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birdman (2014)

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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
R
Comedy
Drama

A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.

Release Date
November 14, 2014
Director
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Cast
Michael Keaton , Emma Stone , Zach Galifianakis , Naomi Watts , Edward Norton , Amy Ryan , Andrea Riseborough
Runtime
119 minutes
Main Genre
Comedy

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