Blue Bird 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Ulrich Weiß
- Network
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store
What is Blue Bird?
Blue Bird is a film released on December 13, 1979, encompassing the adventure, family, western, and drama genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. Set in the middle of the eighteenth century, the story follows the Ruster family as they immigrate to America.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 13, 1979
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- East Germany
- Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Genres
- Adventure, Family, Western, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
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Blue Bird is a film released on December 13, 1979, encompassing the adventure, family, western, and drama genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. Set in the middle of the eighteenth century, the story follows the Ruster family as they immigrate to America. The father, who is a former farm laborer, leads a difficult life as a settler alongside his family. A major turning point occurs when their nine-year-old son George, who is the second-youngest child, is kidnapped by Iroquois. Following his abduction, George is taken in by an Indian family to replace a deceased son and is given the name Blue Bird. As he lives with his new family, the young boy experiences homesickness and faces significant difficulties trying to accustom himself to the customs of the Indians.
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“A gripping exploration of adventure and family that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Blue Bird worth watching?
Blue Bird holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Family for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Blue Bird and when was it released?
Blue Bird is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Blue Bird?
Blue Bird was directed by Ulrich Weiß.
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