The Birds

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7.6	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Starring (View all)

Rod Taylor
Mitch Brenner

Jessica Tandy
Lydia Brenner

Suzanne Pleshette
Annie Hayworth

Tippi Hedren
Melanie Daniels

Veronica Cartwright
Cathy Brenner

Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Bundy

Charles McGraw
Sebastian Sholes

Ruth McDevitt
Mrs. MacGruder

Written by

Daphne Du Maurier
(from the story by)

Evan Hunter
(screenplay)

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Hitchcock classic!

15 years, 7 months ago at Apr 29 11:12

PvtCaboose91

2 votes

"Why are they doing this? Why are they doing this? They said when you got here the whole thing started. Who are you? What are you? Where did you come from! I think you're evil. EVIL!"

As Hitchcock's career progressed, he created some of his finest work. The Birds is a thriller of reference superiority, and is undoubtedly one of Hitchcock's best films.

No-one can matc... read more

A great classic

12 years, 10 months ago at Jan 28 8:10

johanlefourbe

1 vote

Since I’m a huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock, of course, I was really eager to check this flick and I had some really high expectations. Eventually, it didn’t turn out to be one of my favorite movies from this great master. Indeed, to be honest, I do think that the concept was a little bit limited preventing this movie from being truly great but it was still pretty awesome and it completely deserv... read more

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8 years, 3 months ago at Aug 15 20:42

BAMF

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Initial Thought: I figured I should check out a supposedly reliable classic that I've never seen. I always enjoy a good Hitchcock film. I really should have seen this one already. I'm such a slacker. Better late than never though.

Characters/Acting: Some of the actors here are Hitchcock regulars. I'm really only familiar with a few like Tippi Hedren or Veronica Cartwright. There are s... read more

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A wealthy San Francisco playgirl pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town which slowly takes a turn when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there, in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness.

Release date: 29 March 1963
UPC: 025192027529

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