The Playbirds

The Playbirds

Year: 1978

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Willy Roe

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Mary Millington joins the elite Blue Squad, only to have her cover blown. To catch a deranged killer targeting the striking centrefolds of Playbirds magazine, the alluring officer Lucy Sheridan risks her reputation by becoming involved with wealthy publisher Harry Dougan. Both the Chief Superintendent and the Police Commissioner monitor her closely as the deadline draws near.

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