The Birds
...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!
Rating: 7.5 out of 10TMDB(4.6K votes)
Overview
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year: Actress (1963)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects (1964)
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Box office
Grossed $11.5M worldwide, about 4.6 times its $2.5M budget
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Based on
Based on The Birds
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Filming locations
Filmed in San Francisco, California and Bodega
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Setting
Set in California and San Francisco
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Sequels
Followed by The Birds II: Land's End
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Collection
Part of The Birds Collection
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Evan HunterScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 28, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Revenue
- $11.5M
- Countries
- United States of America
- Collection
- The Birds Collection
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In the United States
No subscription or free streaming listed. It can be rented or bought.
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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
Lonny ChapmanDeke Carter
Joe MantellLe voyageur de commerce au bar
Doodles WeaverLe pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
Malcolm AtterburyDeputy Al Malone
John McGovernPostal Clerk
Karl SwensonLe prophète de malheur ivre au bar
Richard DeaconMitch's City Neighbor
Elizabeth WilsonHelen Carter
Bill QuinnSam
Doreen LangHysterical Mother in Diner
Alfred HitchcockPet Store Customer (uncredited)
Morgan BrittanyBrunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
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