Bye Bye Birdie
A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.
Critics Sentiment
Conrad performs Honestly Sincere causing women to faint
Albert's miracle pill speeds up the Russian ballet performance
The film drops sharply from the acclaimed 'Honestly Sincere' number to the widely criticized Russian ballet amphetamine sequence, falling 4.0 points.
Bye Bye Birdie receives praise for its energetic musical numbers and Ann-Margret's star-making performance, with standout sequences like 'Honestly Sincere' and Paul Lynde's comedy. However, critics consistently note the choppy plot structure, weak character development for Conrad Birdie, and particularly criticize the rushed, messy ending involving the sped-up Russian ballet. The film succeeds as colorful entertainment but falls short of being a cohesive musical.
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Janet Leigh
Rosie DeLeon
Dick Van Dyke
Albert F. Peterson
Ann-Margret
Kim McAfee
Maureen Stapleton
Mama Mae Peterson
Bobby Rydell
Hugo Peabody
Jesse Pearson
Conrad Birdie
Paul Lynde
Harry McAfee
Mary LaRoche
Doris McAfee
Michael Evans
Claude Paisley
Robert Paige
Bob Precht
Gregory Morton
Maestro Borov
Bryan Russell
Randolph McAfee
Milton Frome
Mr. Maude
Ed Sullivan
Himself
Ben Astar
Ballet Manager
Trudi Ames
Ursula
Frank Albertson
Mayor
Beverly Yates
Mayor's Wife
Frank Sully
Bartender
Bo Peep Karlin
Ursula's Mother
Crew
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