Movie made from William Wharton's Birdy. AI overview.

The William Wharton novel Birdy was adapted into the 1984 film Birdy, directed by Alan Parker and starring Matthew Modine as Birdy and Nicolas Cage as his friend Al. The movie, which also features music by Peter Gabriel, tells the story of two young friends from Philadelphia whose lives are changed by their experiences in World War II.

Plot: The film follows two teenage friends in post-WWII Philadelphia, a popular and athletic boy named Al and an introverted boy named Birdy who is obsessed with birds and flight. After both men are discharged from the military, Al tries to help the emotionally scarred Birdy, who has retreated into a near-catatonic state.

Cast: Matthew Modine plays Birdy, and Nicolas Cage plays Al.

Director: The film was directed by Alan Parker, known for other films like Midnight Express and Fame.

Source Material: It is based on William Wharton's 1978 novel of the same name, which was inspired by Wharton's own experiences in army psychiatric hospitals after WWII.

Recognition: Despite a low box office, the film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.