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Ann-Margret's hips launched a thousand boomers and changed movie musicals forever.
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IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Bye Bye Birdie (1963)

Technicolor explosionElvis parody energySuburban chaos

Overview

ComedyMusic

A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.

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Content warning
music industrymusicalsatiresmall townsingerrock-and-rollmedia satiresongwriterohiosecretary+1 more

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ann-Margret's star-making, hip-swinging, scene-devouring breakthrough.

Cinematography

Psychedelic color saturation that assaults your retinas beautifully.

Practical Effects

Live tortoise stealing every scene it's in, no contest.

Best for:Family: Grandma-approved nostalgia bomb with actual bangers.·Background: Fold laundry to 'Put On a Happy Face,' no guilt.·Date Night: Test if they appreciate Dick Van Dyke's physical comedy.
George Sidney

Director

George Sidney

ReleasedApr 4, 1963
Runtime1h 52m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Budget$5M·Revenue$13.1M
Columbia Pictures
Kohlmar-Sidney Productions

Top Cast

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Rosie DeLeon

Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke

Albert F. Peterson

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Kim McAfee

Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Mama Mae Peterson

Bobby Rydell

Bobby Rydell

Hugo Peabody

Jesse Pearson

Jesse Pearson

Conrad Birdie

Paul Lynde

Paul Lynde

Harry McAfee

Mary LaRoche

Mary LaRoche

Doris McAfee

Michael Evans

Michael Evans

Claude Paisley

Robert Paige

Robert Paige

Bob Precht

Gregory Morton

Gregory Morton

Maestro Borov

Bryan Russell

Bryan Russell

Randolph McAfee

Milton Frome

Milton Frome

Mr. Maude

Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan

Himself

Ben Astar

Ben Astar

Ballet Manager

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Elvis was furious about the Conrad Birdie parody and nearly refused 'Viva Las Vegas' with Ann-Margret as revenge.

Trivia

Ann-Margret's role was tiny on Broadway; Sidney expanded it after her screen test made him physically stagger.

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Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]

Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]

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