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Cast
Leonard Cohen
as Self
Ron Cornelius
as Self - electric and acoustic guitar
Bob Johnston
as Self - piano and organ
Udo Jürgens
as Self
Doris Kunstmann
as Self - German actress
Peter Marshal
as Self - electric and acoustic bass
David O'Connor
as Self - acoustic guitar
Esther Ofarim
as Self
Jennifer Warnes
as Self - vocals
Donna Washburn
as Self - vocals
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2010
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Documentary
Votes9
DirectorTony Palmer
WritersTony Palmer
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLeonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire
About Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire
Celebrated filmmaker Tony Palmer follows Leonard Cohen on his 1972 European tour. The film, after extensive re-editing from its initial version, opened in London in 1974. It was shown on German television, but it disappeared for decades and was considered a lost film. Its original version, restored by the director, was released on DVD in 2010 and had its first theatrical release in 2017.
Directed by Tony Palmer, Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire leans on a strong ensemble — Leonard Cohen, Ron Cornelius, Bob Johnston — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 2010.
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