Blackbirds (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1920, Blackbirds is a crime and drama film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Adventuress Leonie Sobatsky falls in love with a young man named Nevil Trask, and he with her. Trask doesn't know that Leonie is actually the head of an international smuggling ring--and Leonie doesn't know that Trask is an undercover Secret Service agent assigned to break up the ring and capture its head.
Who’s in it. Blackbirds stars Justine Johnstone as Countess Leonie, William 'Stage' Boyd as Detective, Charles K. Gerrard as Duval and Jessie Arnold as Suzanne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Blackbirds sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackbirds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackbirds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackbirds (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blackbirds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blackbirds worth watching?
- Blackbirds holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blackbirds?
- Blackbirds stars Justine Johnstone, William 'Stage' Boyd, Charles K. Gerrard, Jessie Arnold and Walter Walker.
- When was Blackbirds released?
- Blackbirds was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.