1963 Bye Bye Birdie A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted. Credits Director George Sidney Producers Fred Kohlmar , George Sidney Writers Irving Brecher , Lee Adams Cinematographer Joseph F. Biroc Composer Charles Strouse Cast Janet Leigh , Dick Van Dyke , Ann-Margret , Maureen Stapleton , Bobby Rydell , Jesse Pearson , Paul Lynde , Mary LaRoche , Michael Evans , Robert Paige Studios Columbia Pictures , Kohlmar-Sidney Productions Genres Music Comedy Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax