The Smashing Bird I Used to Know_
"A Perfumed Zoo For Teenage She-Cats!"
A traumatized and troubled teenager is sent to an all-girls detention home where she strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate.
Starring
Madeleine Hinde, Renée Asherson, Dennis Waterman
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know was released 57 years ago in 1969.
Overview
A traumatized and troubled teenager is sent to an all-girls detention home where she strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate.
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (20)
Madeleine Hinde
Nicki Johnson
Renée Asherson
Anne Johnson
Dennis Waterman
Peter
Patrick Mower
Harry Spenton
David Lodge
Richard Johnson
Maureen Lipman
Sarah
Faith Brook
Dr. Sands
Janina Faye
Susan
Derek Fowlds
Geoffrey
Colette O'Neil
Miss Waldron
Megs Jenkins
Matron
Cleo Sylvestre
Carlien
VW
Valerie Wallace
Muriel
Lesley-Anne Down
Diana
MC
Michelle Cook
Jane
T
Tania
Trixie
CR
Carol Rachell
Jean
CM
Cherith Mellor
Cherry
Valerie Van Ost
Amanda
Joanna David
Schoolgirl
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What is The Smashing Bird I Used to Know about?
A traumatized and troubled teenager is sent to an all-girls detention home where she strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate.
How long is The Smashing Bird I Used to Know?
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Smashing Bird I Used to Know?
The cast of The Smashing Bird I Used to Know includes Madeleine Hinde, Renée Asherson, Dennis Waterman, Patrick Mower, David Lodge.
What is the rating of The Smashing Bird I Used to Know?
The Smashing Bird I Used to Know has a rating of 4.4 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama