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1970 · 96 min · PG

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

Directed by Dario Argento · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) is a Horror film, directed by Dario Argento set in Rome during the 1970s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated PG.

A serial killer and murder mystery, with a tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Ennio Morricone
Cinematography
Vittorio Storaro
Cast
Tony MusanteSuzy KendallEnrico Maria SalernoEva RenziUmberto RahoRenato RomanoGiuseppe CastellanoMario Adorf

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Rome
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Serial KillerMurder Mystery
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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