Plot Summary
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.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Cast
Leonard Cohen
Self
Ron Cornelius
Self - electric and acoustic guitar
Bob Johnston
Self - piano and organ
Udo Jürgens
Self
Doris Kunstmann
Self - German actress
Peter Marshal
Self - electric and acoustic bass
David O'Connor
Self - acoustic guitar
Esther Ofarim
Self
Jennifer Warnes
Self - vocals
Donna Washburn
Self - vocals
Production Companies
The Machat Company
