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The Birds (1963)

โ€œ...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 4,565 votes 1h 59m nr ThrillerHorror

#8 of 17 films from 1963 #233 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Evan Hunter

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Overview

Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.

Cast

Tippi Hedrenas Melanie Daniels
Rod Tayloras Mitch Brenner
Jessica Tandyas Lydia Brenner
Suzanne Pleshetteas Annie Hayworth
Veronica Cartwrightas Cathy Brenner
Ethel Griffiesas Mrs. Bundy
Charles McGrawas Sebastian Sholes
Ruth McDevittas Mrs. MacGruder
Lonny Chapmanas Deke Carter
Joe Mantellas Le voyageur de commerce au bar
Doodles Weaveras Le pรชcheur qui aide ร  la location de bateau
Malcolm Atterburyas Deputy Al Malone
John McGovernas Postal Clerk
Karl Swensonas Le prophรจte de malheur ivre au bar

Facts

Release dateMarch 28, 1963
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” shorter as the 1963 average of 131 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$2,500,000
Box office$11,500,000 (4.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0056869

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Questions

How long is The Birds?
The Birds runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Birds worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 4,565 votes, which places it #8 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 59%) and #233 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Birds?
The Birds was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in The Birds?
Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels; Rod Taylor as Mitch Brenner; Jessica Tandy as Lydia Brenner; Suzanne Pleshette as Annie Hayworth; Veronica Cartwright as Cathy Brenner; Ethel Griffies as Mrs. Bundy.
What is The Birds rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Birds?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31575.

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