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4.9 / 10(11 votes)IMDb19691h 35mUnited Kingdom

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

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

Director

Robert Hartford-Davis

Screenplay & Story

John Peacock, Robert Hartford-Davis

Original Score & Music

Robert Richards

Director of Photography

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.