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The Birds

In this thriller, a high-society woman's romantic getaway to a quaint Northern California town turns into a descent into chaos when a mysterious avian assault begins to terrorize the community.

Melanie Daniels, a wealthy socialite, gets revenge on lawyer Mitch Brenner by visiting his family in Bodega Bay. However, her trip takes a terrifying turn when birds in the area begin acting strangely, attacking anyone outside.

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Main Cast

Tippi HedrenTippi HedrenMelanie Daniels
Rod TaylorRod TaylorMitch Brenner
Jessica TandyJessica TandyLydia Brenner
Suzanne PleshetteSuzanne PleshetteAnnie Hayworth
Veronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightCathy Brenner
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesMrs. Bundy
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawSebastian Sholes
Ruth McDevittRuth McDevittMrs. MacGruder
Lonny ChapmanLonny ChapmanDeke Carter
Joe MantellJoe MantellTraveling Salesman at Diner's Bar
Doodles WeaverDoodles WeaverFisherman Helping with Rental Boat
Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm AtterburyDeputy Al Malone
John McGovernJohn McGovernPostal Clerk
Karl SwensonKarl SwensonDrunken Doomsayer in Diner
Richard DeaconRichard DeaconMitch's City Neighbor
Elizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonHelen Carter
Bill QuinnBill QuinnSam
Doreen LangDoreen LangHysterical Mother in Diner
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockPet Store Customer (uncredited)
Morgan BrittanyMorgan BrittanyBrunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Darlene ConleyDarlene ConleyWaitress (uncredited)
Dal McKennonDal McKennonSam the Cook (uncredited)
Arnold RobertsArnold RobertsTownsman (uncredited)
Rory StevensRory StevensScared Boy in Diner (uncredited)

Creators

Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockDirector
Evan HunterEvan HunterScreenplay

The Birds Videos

60th Anniversary Spot

60th Anniversary Spot

The Birds | Attack on Bodega Bay

The Birds | Attack on Bodega Bay

Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection

Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection "The Birds" Now on Blu-ray

The Birds (1963) - 100th Anniversary Classic Moments [HD]

The Birds (1963) - 100th Anniversary Classic Moments [HD]

Info about The Birds

Studio(s): Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions

Originally Released: United States, Mar 29, 1963

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $11,500,000.00

Budget: $2,500,000.00

Genres:Horror, Drama, Mystery, Romance

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