Bird on a Wire
He’s every woman’s dream and one woman’s nightmare.
PG-13 1990 · 110 min · ★ 6.2 (1K) · Comedy, Romance, Adventure
An FBI informant has kept his new identity secret for 15 years. Now an old flame has recognised him, and the bad guys are back for revenge.
Directed by John Badham · Written by David Seltzer
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