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Release Year1970
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageItalian
CertificationPG
GenresHorror, Mystery, Thriller
Votes850
DirectorDario Argento
WritersDario Argento
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bird with the Crystal Plumage
About The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
An American writer living in Rome witnesses an attempted murder that is connected to an ongoing killing spree in the city and conducts his own investigation, despite him and his girlfriend being targeted by the killer.
Directed by Dario Argento, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Musante, Suzy Kendall, Enrico Maria Salerno — 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 horror titles of 1970.
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