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Cast
Mary Millington
as Sgt. Lucy Sheridan
Glynn Edwards
as Chief Superintendent Holbourne
Gavin Campbell
as Inspector Harry Morgan
Windsor Davies
as Assistant Police Commissioner
Derren Nesbitt
as Jeremy
Alan Lake
as Harry Dougan
Dudley Sutton
as Hern
Sandra Dorne
as Dougan's Secretary
Penny Spencer
as W.P.C. Andrews
Ballard Berkeley
as Trainer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1978
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
Certification18
GenresThriller, Crime, Mystery
Votes23
DirectorWilly Roe
WritersGeorge Evans, Willy Roe
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Playbirds
About The Playbirds
In order to unmask a pathological killer who is targeting the beautiful centrefolds 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.
Directed by Willy Roe, The Playbirds leans on a strong ensemble — Mary Millington, Glynn Edwards, Gavin Campbell — 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 thriller titles of 1978.
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