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Movie poster: The Playbirds (1978)
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The Playbirds

1978 · 89 min Thriller Crime Mystery
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1978
Country United Kingdom
Genre Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Director Willy Roe
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (22 votes)

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The film constructs its mystery by relying on the seedy glamour of 1970s tabloid publishing, exploring the tension between sensationalism and mortal danger. It builds a straightforward procedural where the investigation blurs professional and personal lines.

What lingers after the credits is the pragmatic cynicism of its world, where justice is pursued through compromised methods. A brisk, unpretentious thriller of its era. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Willy Roe

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Watch as a late-night, gritty British crime thriller with period pulp appeal.

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