The Playbirds (1978)
Mary Millington joins the Blue Squad and blows her cover!
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.
Director: Willy Roe
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: July 6, 1978
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
Screenplay
- George Evans (Screenplay)
- Willy Roe (Screenplay)
Music: David Whitaker
Cinematography: Douglas Hill
Editing: Jim Connock
Production: Roldvale Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
murder, sexploitation
More Films by Director: Willy Roe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Playbirds about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Playbirds?
- The Playbirds was directed by Willy Roe.
- Who stars in The Playbirds?
- The Playbirds stars Mary Millington, Glynn Edwards, Gavin Campbell, Windsor Davies, Derren Nesbitt, Alan Lake.
- How long is The Playbirds?
- The Playbirds has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Playbirds?
- The Playbirds is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was The Playbirds produced?
- The Playbirds was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Playbirds?
- The themes of The Playbirds include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.