The Playbirds

The Playbirds

The Playbirds

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The Playbirds

"Mary Millington joins the Blue Squad and blows her cover!"

1978

1h 29m

4.5(22 votes)

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Crime

Mystery

Overview

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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23 members

Acting

Mary Millington

Sgt. Lucy Sheridan

Mary Millington

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Glynn Edwards

Chief Superintendent Holbourne

Glynn Edwards

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Gavin Campbell

Inspector Harry Morgan

Gavin Campbell

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Windsor Davies

Assistant Police Commissioner

Windsor Davies

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Derren Nesbitt

Jeremy

Derren Nesbitt

Acting

Alan Lake

Harry Dougan

Alan Lake

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Dudley Sutton

Hern

Dudley Sutton

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Sandra Dorne

Dougan's Secretary

Sandra Dorne

Acting

Penny Spencer

W.P.C. Andrews

Penny Spencer

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Ballard Berkeley

Trainer

Ballard Berkeley

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Kenny Lynch

Police Doctor

Kenny Lynch

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Suzy Mandel

Lena

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Susie Silvey

W.P.C. Taylor

Susie Silvey

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Erika von Jump

Foxy the Masseuse (uncredited)

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Cosey Fanni Tutti

Extra (uncredited)

Cosey Fanni Tutti

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Nigel Gregory

Expert 1

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Tom McCabe

Expert 2

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Pat Gorman

Expert 3

Pat Gorman

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Pat Astley

Doreen

Pat Astley

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Gordon Salkilld

Police Photographer

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John M. East

Mediaman

John M. East

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Ronald Flanagan

Wilson

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Tony Kenyon

Dolby

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