The Birds
The Birds (1963)
“...and remember, the next scream you hear may be your own!”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren
as Melanie Daniels
Rod Taylor
Rod Taylor
as Mitch Brenner
Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
as Lydia Brenner
Suzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette
as Annie Hayworth
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
as Cathy Brenner
Ethel Griffies
Ethel Griffies
as Mrs. Bundy
Charles McGraw
Charles McGraw
as Sebastian Sholes
Ruth McDevitt
Ruth McDevitt
as Mrs. MacGruder
Lonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman
as Deke Carter
Joe Mantell
Joe Mantell
as Le voyageur de commerce au bar
Doodles Weaver
Doodles Weaver
as Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
Malcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury
as Deputy Al MaloneCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 119 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
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