Blue Bird (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Blue Bird (1979) — In the middle of the 18th Century, the Ruster family immigrates to America. The father,
Blue Bird (1979) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Vasile Popa as 1. Kidnapper
- Adrian Mihai
- Violeta Andrei
- Răzvan Vasilescu
- Marina Krogull
Why Watch Blue Bird?
The Vibe: Blue Bird is a captivating and well-crafted adventure movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1979. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with adventure-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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