Venetian Bird (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1952, Venetian Bird is a thriller and mystery film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.
Who’s in it. Venetian Bird stars Richard Todd as Edward Mercer, Eva Bartok as Adriana Medova, John Gregson as Renzo Uccello and George Coulouris as Chief of Police Spadoni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Venetian Bird has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venetian Bird page.
If you liked it. Fans of Venetian Bird tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Venetian Bird (1952)?
- In US, Venetian Bird is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Venetian Bird worth watching?
- Venetian Bird holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Venetian Bird?
- Venetian Bird stars Richard Todd, Eva Bartok, John Gregson, George Coulouris and Margot Grahame.
- When was Venetian Bird released?
- Venetian Bird was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.