Two lost souls spiral through love and self-destruction in London’s East End.
NIGHTBIRDS
While living rough on the streets of London's East End, a young man, Dink encounters the mysterious Dee and they begin a relationship. When tenderness gives way to cruelty they become consumed by darkness.
Quick Answer
Nightbirds is a 1970 United States drama film directed by Andy Milligan about two young people whose relationship descends from tenderness into cruelty as they face moral self-destruction.
Programmer's Pick
Andy Milligan’s take on urban decay is as raw as the city streets themselves—expect intimacy stripped of sentiment and characters you won’t find in a tourist guide. If you like your drama served with moral ambiguity and a whiff of psychotronic grit, Nightbirds delivers.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Andy Milligan
- Writer
- Andy Milligan
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Set in London’s East End, the film grounds its story in a rough, unpolished urban environment.
Nightbirds carries the off-kilter energy of a psychotronic film, making for an unsettling, unconventional viewing experience.
The film features both male and female nudity, pushing boundaries with its frank depiction of sexuality.
Known for his uncompromising approach, Milligan injects the film with an independent spirit and raw dramatic tension.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Nightbirds released? +
Nightbirds was released in 1970.
Who directed Nightbirds? +
Nightbirds was directed by Andy Milligan.
How long is Nightbirds? +
Nightbirds has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Nightbirds? +
Nightbirds is a drama.
Where can I watch Nightbirds? +
Nightbirds is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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