The Playbirds (1978)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.374 |
Directed By
Willy Roe
Crew
Willy Roe
David Sullivan
David Whitaker
Lorna Selwyn
TOP CAST
Mary Millington
Sgt. Lucy Sheridan
Glynn Edwards
Chief Superintendent Holbourne
Gavin Campbell
Inspector Harry Morgan
Windsor Davies
Assistant Police Commissioner
Derren Nesbitt
Jeremy
Alan Lake
Harry Dougan
Dudley Sutton
Hern
Sandra Dorne
Dougan's Secretary
Penny Spencer
W.P.C. Andrews
Ballard Berkeley
Trainer
Kenny Lynch
Police Doctor
Suzy Mandel
Lena
Susie Silvey
W.P.C. Taylor
Erika von Jump
Foxy the Masseuse (uncredited)
Cosey Fanni Tutti
Extra (uncredited)
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