The Green Cockatoo
“She Lost Herself In Murder!”
Synopsis
A young girl is travelling to London to find work. Arriving at the station, she meets a man who has been stabbed by a member of a gang of crooks involved with greyhound racing. She becomes a suspect, but flees the scene in order to deliver a message to the dead man's brother. She is protected from the police by a night club entertainer, who she learns is the man she is seeking.
Top Cast
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John Mills
Jim Connor
Rène Ray
Eileen
Charles Oliver
Terrell, gang boss
Bruce Seton
Madison, tall henchman
Julian Vedey
Steve, short henchman
Robert Newton
Dave Connor
Allan Jeayes
The Detective Inspector
Frank Atkinson
Protheroe, the butler
Tyrell Davis
Charlie, the Bartender
William Dewhurst
Train Passenger
Alf Goddard
Jake
Clifford Heatherley
David Horne
Edward Lexy
Aileen Marson
Hotel Majestic Maid
Orlando Martins
Bill Shine
Harry Terry
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Berkman
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Green Cockatoo
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cameron Menzies
Ted Berkman, Graham Greene, Arthur Wimperis
Miklós Rózsa
Mutz Greenbaum
Russell Lloyd
William K. Howard
Department Leadership Roster
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Russell Lloyd
Editor
William K. Howard
Producer
Ted Berkman
Screenplay
Arthur Wimperis
Writer
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Cockatoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Green Cockatoo about?
A young girl is travelling to London to find work. Arriving at the station, she meets a man who has been stabbed by a member of a gang of crooks involved with greyhound racing. She becomes a suspect, but flees the scene in order to deliver a message to the dead man's brother. She is protected from the police by a night club entertainer, who she learns is the man she is seeking.
Who directed The Green Cockatoo?
The Green Cockatoo was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in The Green Cockatoo?
The principal cast of The Green Cockatoo includes John Mills, Rène Ray, Charles Oliver, Bruce Seton, Julian Vedey.
When was The Green Cockatoo released and how long is it?
The Green Cockatoo was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Green Cockatoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Green Cockatoo was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Green Cockatoo?
The Green Cockatoo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).