The Birds (1963)

Released: 1963-03-28 Duration: 2hr 0min

Genres: Horror Thriller

Rating 7.5

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...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!

Overview

Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.

Production Companies

Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions

Additional Info

Budget	$2,500,000.00
Revenue	$11,500,000.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	22.891

Directed By

Alfred Hitchcock

Crew

Producer
Alfred Hitchcock

Director of Photography
Robert Burks

Production Design
Robert F. Boyle

Production Manager
Norman Deming

Director
Alfred Hitchcock

Costume Design
Edith Head

Screenplay
Evan Hunter

Editor
George Tomasini

Set Decoration
George Milo

Hairstylist
Virginia Darcy

Sound Recordist
Waldon O. Watson

Sound Recordist
William Russell

Script Supervisor
Lois Thurman

Special Effects
Larry Hampton

Music Consultant
Bernard Herrmann

Short Story
Daphne du Maurier

Makeup Artist
Howard Smit

Wardrobe Supervisor
Rita Riggs

Title Designer
James S. Pollak

Assistant Director
James H. Brown

TOP CAST

Morgan Brittany

Brunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)

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