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Linnut

Original title: The Birds
  • 1963
  • PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
201K
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Alfred Hitchcock and Tippi Hedren in Linnut (1963)
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A wealthy San Francisco socialite 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 ... Read allA wealthy San Francisco socialite 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.A wealthy San Francisco socialite 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.

  • Director
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers
    • Daphne Du Maurier
    • Evan Hunter
  • Stars
    • Rod Taylor
    • Tippi Hedren
    • Jessica Tandy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    201K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,546
    225
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Daphne Du Maurier
      • Evan Hunter
    • Stars
      • Rod Taylor
      • Tippi Hedren
      • Jessica Tandy
    • 660User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Morgan Brittany in Linnut (1963)
    Tippi Hedren in Linnut (1963)
    Tippi Hedren in Linnut (1963)
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Rod Taylor. 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren, Alfred Hitchcock (Cameo Appearance) 1963 Universal
    "The Birds," Tippi Hedren. 1963 Universal
    Tippi Hedren in Linnut (1963)
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    Alfred Hitchcock and Veronica Cartwright in Linnut (1963)

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    Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor
    • Mitch Brenner
    Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren
    • Melanie Daniels
    • (as 'Tippi' Hedren)
    Jessica Tandy
    Jessica Tandy
    • Lydia Brenner
    Suzanne Pleshette
    Suzanne Pleshette
    • Annie Hayworth
    Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    • Cathy Brenner
    Ethel Griffies
    Ethel Griffies
    • Mrs. Bundy
    Charles McGraw
    Charles McGraw
    • Sebastian Sholes
    Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt
    • Mrs. MacGruder
    Lonny Chapman
    Lonny Chapman
    • Deke Carter
    Joe Mantell
    Joe Mantell
    • Traveling Salesman at Diner's Bar
    Doodles Weaver
    Doodles Weaver
    • Fisherman Helping with Rental Boat
    Malcolm Atterbury
    Malcolm Atterbury
    • Deputy Al Malone
    John McGovern
    John McGovern
    • Postal Clerk
    Karl Swenson
    Karl Swenson
    • Drunken Doomsayer in Diner
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • Mitch's City Neighbor
    Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson
    • Helen Carter
    Bill Quinn
    Bill Quinn
    • Sam
    • (as William Quinn)
    Doreen Lang
    Doreen Lang
    • Hysterical Mother in Diner
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Daphne Du Maurier
      • Evan Hunter
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      When audiences left the U.K. premiere at the Odeon, Leicester Square, London, they were greeted by the sound of screeching and flapping birds from loudspeakers hidden in the trees to scare them further.
    • Goofs
      After two birds break the glass on the phone booth, it appears that the glass isn't shattered when Melanie is grabbed out of it.
    • Quotes

      Mother in Diner: [to Melanie] Why are they doing this? Why are they doing this? They said when you got here the whole thing started. Who are you? What are you? Where did you come from? I think you're the cause of all of this. I think you're evil. EVIL!

    • Crazy credits
      There were no ending credits. And in the opening credits the title "THE BIRDS" was slowly pecked away by the passing crows.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cada ver es... (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Rissle-dy, Rossle-dy
      (uncredited)

      ("I married my wife in the month of June")

      Derived from the traditional Scottish folk song "The Wee Cooper o'Fife"

      Additional lyrics by Evan Hunter

      Sung by the schoolchildren

    User reviews660

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Scared me as a kid.
    The first and only time I've watched this movie was with my mom when I was a little kid. Back at that time, the movie frightened me to new levels, as it was horrifying to see flocks of birds attacking people mercilessly.

    I don't remember the actual plot of the story, which consists of a San Francisco socialite following a boyfriend to a small town, where all sorts of birds suddenly begin to attack people. I just remembered the birds viciously attacking the town's residents, people trapping themselves in buildings and gas stations blowing up, indirectly caused by the birds.

    Unlike conventional horror movies, where you would normally see ghosts, goblins, vampires and zombies, "The Birds" is a film that gives you a normal everyday creature suddenly attacking people in huge numbers, something you don't expect to witness. This, as a result, is a very interesting concept for a horror movie and definitely send chills to your spines.

    All the scenes of mayhem, chaos and people running for their lives are disturbing, yet suspenseful. One of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest works, this movie is a must-see for any horror movie fan.

    Grade B+
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    • When the birds attacked the town and struck the man pumping gas he dropped the gas hose. Why did the hose not shut off and stop the flow of gas if no one was holding the lever on the hose nozzle?
    • What is the significance of the lovebirds that Melanie purchases for Mitch, and why are they the only birds that never attack or show any aggression to people?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 1963 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Fåglarna
    • Filming locations
      • 835 Bay Hwy, Bodega Bay, California, USA(The Tides Restaurant)
    • Production company
      • Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $53,659
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1(original & negative ratio, open matte)

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