What is Fire Birds?
Fire Birds is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Adventure.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- May 25, 1990
- Studios
- Nova International Films, Touchstone Pictures
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
Fire Birds is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Nova International Films, Touchstone Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Elite pilots clash in high‑octane helicopter battles against a ruthless drug cartel.”
- Intense aerial combat sequences
- Star power with Nicolas Cage and Tommy Lee Jones
- Fast‑paced action adventure
- At 85 minutes, the story moves quickly, leaving little time for deeper development
Watch it if you enjoy high‑speed military helicopter action and classic ’90s star performances.
The film’s PG‑13 rating means it contains moderate violence and combat scenes suitable for teen audiences.
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Cast
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Who are the main stars of the film?
The cast includes Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young, Bryan Kestner, and Bert Rhine.
What is the basic premise?
A joint DEA and U.S. Army task force uses attack helicopters to combat a powerful South American drug cartel.
Which helicopters are featured?
The story features UH‑60 Black Hawks, AH‑1 Cobra escorts, and the newer AH‑64 Apache attack helicopter.
When was the film released?
Fire Birds was released in the United States on May 25, 1990.
Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by David Green.
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