Blue Bird
Originally released in 1979. Blue Bird is a adventure/family film. directed by Ulrich Weiß.
Starring Robin Jaeger, Gabriel Marian Oseciuc, and Jutta Hoffmann
Synopsis
In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to America. The father, a former farm laborer, leads a hard life as a settler along with his family. One day the nine year-old George, his second-youngest son, is kidnapped by Iroquois. He is taken in by an Indian family in the place of a deceased son and receives the name "Blue Bird." The boy has homesickness and difficulties accustoming to the customs of the Indians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robin Jaeger
as George 'Blauvogel' Ruster
Gabriel Marian Oseciuc
as George 'Blauvogel' Ruster (adult)
Jutta Hoffmann
as Mildred Ruster
Kurt Böwe
as John Ruster
Jan Spitzer
as Andrew
Jörg Foth
as George Catlin
Egon Günther
as Archie
Anca Szonyi
as Malia als Erwachsene
Gheorghe Pătru
as Kleinbär
Petruț Traian
as Weißhaar
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Bird about?
In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to America. The father, a former farm laborer, leads a hard life as a settler along with his family. One day the nine year-old George...
Who directed Blue Bird?
Blue Bird was directed by Ulrich Weiß.
How long is Blue Bird?
Blue Bird has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Blue Bird released?
Blue Bird was released on December 13, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blue Bird?
The main cast of Blue Bird includes Robin Jaeger, Gabriel Marian Oseciuc, Jutta Hoffmann, Kurt Böwe, Jan Spitzer.