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The Playbirds
The Playbirds

The Playbirds

Mary Millington joins the Blue Squad and blows her cover!

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

4.8/10

Release Date

06 July 1978

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Mary Millington

Mary Millington

Sgt. Lucy Sheridan

Glynn Edwards

Glynn Edwards

Chief Superintendent Holbourne

Gavin Campbell

Gavin Campbell

Inspector Harry Morgan

Windsor Davies

Windsor Davies

Assistant Police Commissioner

Derren Nesbitt

Derren Nesbitt

Jeremy

Alan Lake

Alan Lake

Harry Dougan

Dudley Sutton

Dudley Sutton

Hern

Sandra Dorne

Sandra Dorne

Dougan's Secretary

Penny Spencer

Penny Spencer

W.P.C. Andrews

Ballard Berkeley

Ballard Berkeley

Trainer

Kenny Lynch

Kenny Lynch

Police Doctor

Suzy Mandel

Suzy Mandel

Lena

Susie Silvey

Susie Silvey

W.P.C. Taylor

Erika von Jump

Erika von Jump

Foxy the Masseuse (uncredited)

Cosey Fanni Tutti

Cosey Fanni Tutti

Extra (uncredited)

Nigel Gregory

Nigel Gregory

Expert 1

Tom McCabe

Tom McCabe

Expert 2

Pat Gorman

Pat Gorman

Expert 3

Pat Astley

Pat Astley

Doreen

Gordon Salkilld

Gordon Salkilld

Police Photographer

John M. East

John M. East

Mediaman

Ronald Flanagan

Ronald Flanagan

Wilson

Tony Kenyon

Tony Kenyon

Dolby

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