
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
dir. Dario Argento
76
6 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Combining a deadly thriller plot with stylized violence, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage marks an impressive horror debut for Dario Argento.

Directed byDario Argento
StarringTony Musante, Suzy Kendall, Enrico Maria Salerno, Eva Renzi, Umberto Raho, Renato Romano
Written byDario Argento
CinematographyVittorio Storaro
EditingFranco Fraticelli
MusicEnnio Morricone
The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
1970 · PG · 1h 36m
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
76
Critics Consensus
Combining a deadly thriller plot with stylized violence, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage marks an impressive horror debut for Dario Argento.
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