The Playbirds

19781978
RR
1h 34min

The Playbirds (1978)

Crime Drama Mystery

Two detectives are drawn into the world of porn, while investigating murders of centrefolds...Two detectives are drawn into the world of porn, while investigating murders of centrefolds...Two detectives are drawn into the world of porn, while investigating murders of centrefolds...

Director
- Willy Roe
Writers
- George Evans(screenplay)
- Willy Roe(screenplay)
Stars

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Glynn Edwards in The Playbirds (1978)

John M. East and Mary Millington in The Playbirds (1978)

The Playbirds (1978)

The Playbirds (1978)

The Playbirds (1978)

Mary Millington in The Playbirds (1978)

Director
- Willy Roe
Writers
- George Evans(screenplay)
- Willy Roe(screenplay)
All cast & crew
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In order to unmask a pathological killer who is targeting the beautiful centerfolds of Playbirds magazine, a sexy policewoman Lucy Sheridan puts her life and reputation on the line by sleeping with millionaire publisher Harry Dougan. The Chief Superintendant and Police Commissioner are keeping a close eye on her, but time is running out fast. —AnonymusB

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Taglines
- A murder thriller with thrilling bodies!
Genres
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

Trivia
After being hurled into the swimming pool near the end of the movie by Alan Lake, Diane Foster was taken to hospital, having hit the bottom of the shallow end. The cast seen diving in were attempting a genuine rescue and was not scripted. The ambulance arriving when the scene cut to outside the house was real and was left in the movie. This was documented in a News of the World feature later.

Goofs
During Lucy Sheridan's striptease sequence, her knickers change from black to white to black again.

Connections
Featured in Mary Millington's True Blue Confessions (1980)

Soundtracks
Title song
Playbirds"
by Johnny Worth (as John Worth) & David Whitaker
Sung by Johnny Worth (as John Worth)

Top review

2/10

Misbegotten attempt at a British giallo

This is an absolutely terrible British stab at the giallo genre, crossed with more traditional "skin flick" elements. Pedestrian, nonsensical, endless, with lots of horseracing footage (if you're an enthusiast). (Barely) escapes a zero-star rating because of some nice stripping / posing scenes, as well as an all-too-brief lesbian interlude.

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Release date
- 1978 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- The Playbird Murders
Filming locations
- Ruffetts Way, Burgh Heath, Banstead, Surrey, England, UK
Production company
- Roldvale
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Runtime
- 1h 34min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1

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