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The Birds
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
1963•1h 59m•PG-13•★ 7.5
Horror / Mystery / Romance
Synopsis
A wealthy socialite pursues a lawyer to a picturesque northern California coastal town, which suddenly comes under terrifying, apocalyptic attack by thousands of flocking birds of all species. Alfred Hitchcock's tour-de-force of uncanny dread and electronic sound design.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
WriterEvan Hunter
CinematographyRobert Burks
Principal Cast
Tippi HedrenMelanie Daniels
Rod TaylorMitch Brenner
Jessica TandyLydia Brenner
Suzanne PleshetteAnnie Hayworth
Veronica CartwrightCathy Brenner
Ethel GriffiesMrs. Bundy
Charles McGrawSebastian Sholes
Ruth McDevittMrs. MacGruder
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 59m (119 mins)
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DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioUniversal Pictures • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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