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The Rainbirds

The Rainbirds

19711h 5m

Overview

After a suicide attempt, John Rainbird is in a coma. Whilst in this state his mind experiences fantasies involving nightmare creatures and his relatives.

Directed by Philip Saville
Written by Clive Exton
Produced by Irene Shubik
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Top Cast

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Madge Ryan

Mother - Mrs. Rainbird

James Cossins

James Cossins

Father - Mr. Rainbird

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Andrew Grant

John Rainbird

Alan Webb

Alan Webb

Grandfather

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Doctor

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Paul Hardwick

Recruiting Sergeant

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David Markham

Rev. Taylor

About The Rainbirds

The Rainbirds is a fantasy, drama, tv movie film released in 1971. Directed by Philip Saville, it stars Madge Ryan, James Cossins, Andrew Grant. After a suicide attempt, John Rainbird is in a coma. Whilst in this state his mind experiences fantasies involving nightmare creatures and his relatives.

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