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The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

1970, Italian. Directed by Dario Argento.

All the screaming in the world won't help!

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.

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Runtime
1h 36m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Italian
Rated
PG

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Released
27 February 1970
Original title
L'uccello dalle piume di cristallo
Country
Germany, Italy
Written by
Dario Argento
Budget
$500K
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What The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is based on

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is based on The Screaming Mimi, a 1949 novel by Fredric Brown, published by Dutton.

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What comes after The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

Next in the series: The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971) and Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971).

Is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 875 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).

Does The Bird with the Crystal Plumage have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage on?

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

If you liked The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, try Tenebre, Your Vice Is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key, Deep Red.

Who directed The Bird with the Crystal Plumage?

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) was directed by Dario Argento and stars Tony Musante, Suzy Kendall, Enrico Maria Salerno.

What is The Bird with the Crystal Plumage based on?

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is based on The Screaming Mimi, a 1949 novel by Fredric Brown, published by Dutton.

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