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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorBill Hays
WritersMal Middleton
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBird Fancier
About Bird Fancier
There's big money in pigeon racing if you've got a fast flyer, and Joe Desmond's blue-pied hen is a natural winner. But Joe's lucky streak with the birds has gone on a bit too long for the comfort of his competitors. It's time someone else had a turn. Mal Middleton's comedy was filmed on location in his home town of Sheffield.
Directed by Bill Hays, Bird Fancier leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Elphick, Rosemary Martin, Aaron Brown — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1985.
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