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Still from The Birds — The Birds (1963) — Alfred HitchcockPhotographed by Robert Burks

Alfred Hitchcock

The Birds

Name: The Birds
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: 1963
Duration: 119 min

English / 1963 / 1h 59m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Thriller Horror

Letterboxd: 3.74/5·434.4K ratings·68K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

WriterEvan Hunter

CinematographerRobert Burks

EditorGeorge Tomasini

ProducerAlfred Hitchcock

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 pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau

Malcolm Atterburyas Deputy Al Malone

John McGovernas Postal Clerk

Karl Swensonas Le prophète de malheur ivre au bar

Richard Deaconas Mitch's City Neighbor

Elizabeth Wilsonas Helen Carter

Bill Quinnas Sam

Doreen Langas Hysterical Mother in Diner

Alfred Hitchcockas Pet Store Customer (uncredited)

Morgan Brittanyas Brunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The 39 Steps1935

Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Or

The Lady Vanishes1938Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock
The Man Who Knew Too Much1934Both directed by Alfred Hitchcock

The Birds (1963) | Criteria