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Blackbird

Blackbird

20072.01h 48mNR

Overview

In 1990s New York City, teen runaway Froggy is caught in the throes of heroin addiction as she falls in love with a fellow junky, war veteran Baylis. The couple finds comfort in each other, yet they are already far too deep in a wild downward spiral.

Directed by Adam Rapp
Written by Adam Rapp
Box OfficeBudget: $475K0

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Top Cast

Gillian Jacobs

Gillian Jacobs

Froggy

Paul Sparks

Paul Sparks

Baylis

D

Danny Hoch

Pinchback

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Murl

Annie Parisse

Annie Parisse

Angie

Gary Wilmes

Gary Wilmes

Zljko

Stephen Adly Guirgis

Stephen Adly Guirgis

Mercado

Guy Van Swearingen

Guy Van Swearingen

Herby

Anthony Katagas

Anthony Katagas

Close

Danny Mastrogiorgio

Danny Mastrogiorgio

Kent

About Blackbird

Blackbird is a drama film released in 2007. Directed by Adam Rapp, it stars Gillian Jacobs, Paul Sparks, Danny Hoch. In 1990s New York City, teen runaway Froggy is caught in the throes of heroin addiction as she falls in love with a fellow junky, war veteran Baylis. The couple finds comfort in each other, yet they are already far too deep in a wild downward spiral.

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