Thriller ·Crime ·Mystery · United Kingdom · 1978 · 1h 29m

The Playbirds

Director

Cast

Mary Millington as Sgt. Lucy Sheridan Glynn Edwards as Chief Superintendent Holbourne Gavin Campbell as Inspector Harry Morgan Windsor Davies as Assistant Police Commissioner Derren Nesbitt as Jeremy Alan Lake as Harry Dougan

Crew

Douglas Hill — Director of Photography Jim Connock — Editor David Whitaker — Original Music Composer George Evans — Screenplay Willy Roe — Screenplay Willy Roe — Producer

Tagline

Mary Millington joins the Blue Squad and blows her cover!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

murder sexploitation

Key Collaborators

Willy Roe Director Douglas Hill Director of Photography Jim Connock Editor David Whitaker Original Music Composer George Evans Screenplay Willy Roe Screenplay Willy Roe Producer

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