

The Smashing Bird I Used to Know
“A Perfumed Zoo For Teenage She-Cats!”
Synopsis
A traumatized and troubled teenager is sent to an all-girls detention home where she strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate.
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Girls of Shame 1969 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Madeleine Hinde
Nicki Johnson
Renée Asherson
Anne Johnson
Dennis Waterman
Peter
Patrick Mower
Harry Spenton
David Lodge
Richard Johnson
Maureen Lipman
Sarah
Faith Brook
Dr. Sands
Janina Faye
Susan
Derek Fowlds
Geoffrey
Colette O'Neil
Miss Waldron
Megs Jenkins
Matron
Cleo Sylvestre
Carlien
Valerie Wallace
Muriel
Lesley-Anne Down
Diana
Michelle Cook
Jane
Tania
Trixie
Carol Rachell
Jean
Cherith Mellor
Cherry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hartford-Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Peacock, Robert Hartford-Davis
- Original Score
- Robert Richards
- Original Title
- The Smashing Bird I Used to Know
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Titan International Productions, Lucinda Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hartford-Davis
John Peacock, Robert Hartford-Davis
Robert Richards
Peter Newbrook
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hartford-Davis
Director
John Peacock
Screenplay
Peter Newbrook
Director of Photography
Robert Hartford-Davis
Screenplay
Robert Richards
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smashing Bird I Used to Know
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Smashing Bird I Used to Know about?
A traumatized and troubled teenager is sent to an all-girls detention home where she strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate.
Who directed The Smashing Bird I Used to Know?
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.
Who stars in The Smashing Bird I Used to Know?
The principal cast of The Smashing Bird I Used to Know includes Madeleine Hinde, Renée Asherson, Dennis Waterman, Patrick Mower, David Lodge.
When was The Smashing Bird I Used to Know released and how long is it?
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Smashing Bird I Used to Know?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Smashing Bird I Used to Know was composed by Robert Richards.



















