
The Bird Watcher
Mystery · Comedy · Drama
Overview
An American ornithologist meets a French student on a trip to the Basque Country in 1975.
Top Cast


Thom Hoffman
Thom Hoffman
Charles Williamsen
Thom Hoffman
Charles Williamsen


Inês de Medeiros
Inês de Medeiros
Miranda Fernandez
Inês de Medeiros
Miranda Fernandez


Catherine de Seynes
Catherine de Seynes
Beth Glassborough
Catherine de Seynes
Beth Glassborough
Javier Cruz
Javier Cruz
Ricardo Alcala
Javier Cruz
Ricardo Alcala


Diane Bellego
Diane Bellego
Helena Borda
Diane Bellego
Helena Borda
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