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Birds of Prey (1973)

Before Blue Thunder, There Was ... Birds of Prey

Genre : Action, Thriller, TV Movie

Runtime : 1H 21M

Director : William A. Graham
Writer : Robert Boris

Synopsis

Harry Walker, a former military pilot, works as a helicopter pilot and traffic reporter for a Salt Lake City radio station. One day while working he observes a bank robbery in progress and the kidnapping of a young woman who worked at the bank. Harry goes into pursuit which leads to an exciting conclusion.

Actors

David Janssen
David Janssen
Harry Walker
Ralph Meeker
Ralph Meeker
Jim McAndrew
Elayne Heilveil
Elayne Heilveil
Teresa Jane
Harry Klekas
Harry Klekas
Captain Slater
Sam Dawson
Sam Dawson
Inspector Sinclair
Don Wilbanks
Don Wilbanks
Trucker
James W. Gavin
James W. Gavin
Police Pilot

Crews

William A. Graham
William A. Graham
Director
Robert Boris
Robert Boris
Screenplay
Robert Boris
Robert Boris
Story
Rupert Hitzig
Rupert Hitzig
Story
Alan Armer
Alan Armer
Producer
Jack Elliott
Jack Elliott
Music
Allyn Ferguson
Allyn Ferguson
Music
Jordan Cronenweth
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Jim Benson
Jim Benson
Editor
Jack G. Roberts
Jack G. Roberts
Casting
Ray Summers
Ray Summers
Costume Design
Joyce King
Joyce King
Script Supervisor
Frank M. Holgate
Frank M. Holgate
Camera Operator
Gary Holt
Gary Holt
Gaffer
Ira Anderson Jr.
Ira Anderson Jr.
Special Effects
Bob Stein
Bob Stein
Makeup Artist

Trailers and other movies

Birds Of Prey (1973) helicopter action highlights

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