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The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror - thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released by Universal Pictures.
With Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Tippi Hedren. 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.
- Alfred Hitchcock
- 5 min
May 31, 2024 · The Birds, American thriller film, released in 1963, that was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and centres on a small northern California coastal town that is inexplicably attacked and rendered helpless by massive flocks of aggressive birds.
- Lee Pfeiffer
The film is a masterclass in suspense, yet its true genius shines through its characters and societal observations. The film delves into the complexities of maternal bonds and women’s strength through Lydia and Melanie, as well as casts a thoughtful gaze on our role in the ever-evolving web of nature.
Synopsis. Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) is a young San Francisco socialite whose wealthy father owns a large newspaper. As the film opens, Melanie is visiting a pet shop to buy a mynah bird for her aunt.
Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) meets Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home. She brings with her the gift of two love birds and they strike up a ...
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- Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Horror
- PG-13
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The Birds is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and adapted to screenplay by Evan Hunter from the story of the same name written by Daphne du Maurier. It stars Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy, Veronica Cartwright and Ethel Griffies.
