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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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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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Synopsis
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.
More about Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Cast
Michael KeatonRiggan
Emma StoneSam
Zach GalifianakisJake
Edward NortonMike
Andrea RiseboroughLaura
Naomi WattsLesley
Amy RyanSylvia
Lindsay DuncanTabithaCredits
- Directed by
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu
- Written by
- Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Armando Bo, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $103.2M
Production
TSG EntertainmentUnited States
Worldview EntertainmentUnited States
New Regency PicturesUnited States- M ProductionsUnited States
- Le Grisbi ProductionsUnited States
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