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Release Date:
30 May 1963 (Argentina)
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Tagline:
Suspense and shock beyond anything you have seen or imagined! See more »
Plot:
A wealthy San Francisco playgirl pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people there in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Bird
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Bird Attack
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Seagull
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Birthday
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California
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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3 nominations
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A Masterpiece
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tippi Hedren | ... | Melanie Daniels (as 'Tippi' Hedren) |
 | Suzanne Pleshette | ... | Annie Hayworth |
 | Rod Taylor | ... | Mitch Brenner |
| Jessica Tandy | ... | Lydia Brenner |
 | Veronica Cartwright | ... | Cathy Brenner |
| Ethel Griffies | ... | Mrs. Bundy - Ornithologist |
| Charles McGraw | ... | Sebastian Sholes - Fisherman in Diner |
| Doreen Lang | ... | Hysterical Mother in Diner |
| Ruth McDevitt | ... | Mrs. MacGruder - Pet Store Clerk |
| Joe Mantell | ... | Traveling Salesman at Diner's Bar |
 | Malcolm Atterbury | ... | Deputy Al Malone |
| Karl Swenson | ... | Drunken Doomsayer in Diner |
| Elizabeth Wilson | ... | Helen Carter |
| Lonny Chapman | ... | Deke Carter - Diner Owner |
| Doodles Weaver | ... | Fisherman Helping with Rental Boat |
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Also Known As:
"Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds" - UK (complete title), USA (complete title)
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Runtime:
119 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.37 : 1 See more »
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System) (uncredited)
Certification:
Australia:M (TV rating) | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1963) | UK:15 (1987) | UK:X (1963) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | Spain:T | Portugal:M/12 | Finland:K-15 (uncut) (2002) (DVD) | South Korea:15 | Brazil:14 | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | France:-12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:16 (1976) | Norway:18 | Peru:14 | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (certificate #20385) (original rating) | USA:PG-13 (new rating) (1984) | West Germany:16 | Singapore:PG | Iceland:16
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A number of endings were being considered for this film. One that was considered would have showed the Golden Gate Bridge completely covered by birds.See more »
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: After Melanie delivers the lovebirds to the Brenner home, the camera follows her as she walks back along the jetty to her boat, with the dolly track clearly visible.See more »
Quotes:
[first lines]
Melanie Daniels:Hello there, Mrs. MacGruder.
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Oh, hello, Miss Daniels.
Melanie Daniels:Have you ever seen so many gulls? What do you suppose it is?
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Well, there must be a storm at sea, that can drive them inland, you know. I was hoping you'd be a little late because he hadn't arrived yet.
Melanie Daniels:Oh, but you'd said three o'clock...
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Oh I know, I know. I've been calling all morning. Oh, Miss Daniels you have no idea. They are so difficult to get, really they are. We have to get them from India, when they're just baby chicks, and then we have...
Melanie Daniels:But this one won't be a chick, will he?
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Certainly not. Oh no, certainly not. This will be a full grown mynah bird, full grown.
Melanie Daniels:And he'll talk?
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Melanie Daniels:Hello there, Mrs. MacGruder.
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Oh, hello, Miss Daniels.
Melanie Daniels:Have you ever seen so many gulls? What do you suppose it is?
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Well, there must be a storm at sea, that can drive them inland, you know. I was hoping you'd be a little late because he hadn't arrived yet.
Melanie Daniels:Oh, but you'd said three o'clock...
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Oh I know, I know. I've been calling all morning. Oh, Miss Daniels you have no idea. They are so difficult to get, really they are. We have to get them from India, when they're just baby chicks, and then we have...
Melanie Daniels:But this one won't be a chick, will he?
Mrs. MacGruder, pet store clerk:Certainly not. Oh no, certainly not. This will be a full grown mynah bird, full grown.
Melanie Daniels:And he'll talk?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Christopher Walken/Weezer (#26.20)" (2001)See more »
Soundtrack:
Risseldy, RosseldySee more »
FAQ
What was causing the birds to attack?Does Alfred Hitchcock have a cameo in "The Birds"?
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Another film to prove that Hitchcock really was one of the most gifted film makers ever. His films are more 'fresh' today than any of current Hollywood megabuster.
The screeching bird soundtrack in itself was chilling.
The absence of backgound music added a sense of calm before the storm which made the bird attack scenes all the more intense.
The film builds up slowly and that serves to build up the tension and edginess.
The most chilling scene was definitely when Melanie (Tippi Hedren) was waiting outside the school while the singing was going on in the school. At each loop of the song, a few more crows would perch on the climbing frame. The site of them was truly grotesque. This scene is a lesson to all the "subtle as a sledge hammer" so called 'thrillers' that are churned out today.
By the end of the film, there is no conclusion, no neat result. It is somewhat uncomfortable watching a film like this and not seeing a conclusion. How will it end? Why did the birds attack?
Why spoil the film with an explanation?