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London’s sleazy underbelly gets a giallo twist as centrefolds become targets.

THE PLAYBIRDS

Mary Millington joins the Blue Squad and blows her cover!

1978 · 01:29:00 · R · Crime / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Two detectives are drawn into the world of porn, while investigating murders of centrefolds...

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What is The Playbirds about?

The Playbirds is a 1978 United Kingdom crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Willy Roe about a sexy policewoman who goes undercover to catch a killer targeting centrefolds of Playbirds magazine.

The SassyFlix Take

British giallo meets sex comedy as Mary Millington’s Sgt. Lucy Sheridan dives into the world of porn and murder. Expect full-on nudity, dead centrefolds, and a side of sleazy London intrigue—not to mention a police investigation with its own risqué undercover tactics.
From the Vault

Where British sex comedy and murder mystery meet, Playbirds spreads its wings.

Why Cult

British Giallo Vibes

A rare entry in the British giallo canon, mixing lurid murder mystery with stylistic nods to Italian sleaze.

Mary Millington Undercover

Cult favorite Mary Millington takes center stage as Sgt. Lucy Sheridan, risking more than her badge to catch the killer.

Centrefold Murders

Model murders, naked bodies in bathtubs, and a killer on the loose—this is exploitation cinema with a crime twist.

Sleazy Police Investigation

Two detectives are dragged into London’s porn scene, blurring lines between law enforcement and the underworld.

Synopsis

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.
Details & Specs
Director
Willy Roe
Writers
George Evans, Willy Roe
Release
1978
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
The Playbird Murders, David Sullivan's The Playbirds

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Playbirds about? +

The Playbirds follows a sexy policewoman who goes undercover to catch a killer targeting Playbirds magazine centrefolds, blending crime, sex comedy, and giallo elements.

When was The Playbirds released? +

The Playbirds was released in 1978.

Who directed The Playbirds? +

The Playbirds was directed by Willy Roe.

How long is The Playbirds? +

The Playbirds has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is The Playbirds? +

The Playbirds is a crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Playbirds? +

The Playbirds is available to stream on SassyFlix.