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The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

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1970 | 96 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved A Haunting in Venice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

An American writer living in Rome witnesses an attempted murder that is connected to an ongoing killing spree in the city and conducts his own investigation, despite him and his girlfriend being targeted by the killer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 60K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dario Argento

  • Tony MusanteSam Dalmas
  • Suzy KendallJulia
  • Enrico Maria SalernoInspector Morosini
  • Eva RenziMonica Ranieri
  • Umberto RahoAlberto Ranieri
  • Renato RomanoProfessor Carlo Dover
  • Giuseppe CastellanoMonti
  • Mario AdorfBerto Consalvi
  • Pino PattiFaiena
  • Gildo Di MarcoGarullo