Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Release: October 17, 2014 | Runtime: 2h 0m | Rating: 7.4
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
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Main cast
- Michael Keaton as Riggan
- Emma Stone as Sam
- Zach Galifianakis as Jake
- Edward Norton as Mike
- Andrea Riseborough as Laura
- Naomi Watts as Lesley
- Amy Ryan as Sylvia
- Lindsay Duncan as Tabitha
- Merritt Wever as Annie
- Jeremy Shamos as Ralph
- Damian Young as Gabriel
- Kenny Chin as Korean Grocer
- Jamahl Garrison-Lowe as Daniel (Stagehand)
- Katherine O'Sullivan as Costume Assistant
- Keenan Shimizu as Han
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A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
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