The Playbirds
1978, English. Directed by Willy Roe.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Willy RoeDirector
- Mary MillingtonSgt. Lucy Sheridan
- Glynn EdwardsChief Superintendent Holbourne
- Gavin CampbellInspector Harry Morgan
- Windsor DaviesAssistant Police Commissioner
- Derren NesbittJeremy
- Alan LakeHarry Dougan
- Dudley SuttonHern
- Sandra DorneDougan's Secretary
- Penny SpencerW.P.C. Andrews
- Ballard BerkeleyTrainer
- Kenny LynchPolice Doctor
- Suzy MandelLena
Details
- Released
- 6 July 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- George Evans, Willy Roe
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The Playbirds runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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The Playbirds isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 July 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Playbirds?
If you liked The Playbirds, try Tightrope, Farewell, My Lovely, Frank and Penelope.
Who directed The Playbirds?
The Playbirds (1978) was directed by Willy Roe and stars Mary Millington, Glynn Edwards, Gavin Campbell.