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Deadlier Than the Male (1967)

Approved | | Adventure, Crime, Drama | 12 February 1967 (UK)
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British agent Bulldog Drummond is assigned to stop a master criminal who uses beautiful women to do his killings.

Director:

Ralph Thomas

Writers:

Jimmy Sangster (screenplay by), David D. Osborn (screenplay by) (as David Osborn) | 4 more credits »

Stars:

Richard Johnson, Elke Sommer, Sylva Koscina | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Johnson ... Hugh Drummond
Elke Sommer ... Irma Eckman
Sylva Koscina ... Penelope
Nigel Green ... Carl Petersen
Suzanna Leigh ... Grace
Steve Carlson ... Robert Drummond
Virginia North ... Brenda
Justine Lord Justine Lord ... Miss Ashenden
Leonard Rossiter ... Bridgenorth
Laurence Naismith ... Sir John Bledlow
Zia Mohyeddin ... King Fedra
Lee Montague ... Boxer
Milton Reid ... Chang
Yasuko Nagazumi Yasuko Nagazumi ... Mitsouko
Didi Sydow Didi Sydow ... Anna
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Storyline

British agent Bulldog Drummond is assigned to stop a master criminal who uses beautiful women to do his killings.

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Certificate:

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 1967 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Bonecas que Matam See more »

Filming Locations:

Lerici, La Spezia, Liguria, Italy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Greater Films Ltd. See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

This movie was based on an original story directly written for the screen and was not based on one of Herman C. McNeile (Sapper)'s 'Bulldog Drummond' novels. See more »

Goofs

The gate to the castle is seen falling second before the car runs into it. See more »

Quotes

Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond: Korea? You're a sentimentalist, Boxer.
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Connections

Follows Bulldog Drummond's Third Round (1925) See more »

Soundtracks

Deadlier Than the Male
By John Franz and Scott Walker (as Scott Engel)
Sung by The Walker Brothers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the differences between the German Version and the British Version?
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An excellent, stylish, detective/spy film.
1 October 1998 | by djb896328 – See all my reviews

This entry into the world of the 1960s spy genre is one of the best. Due to its witty screenplay, with some great dialogue, and its great visual direction, this film stands out above any of the Matt Helm series or other European films. The two female leads, Elke Sommer and Sylva Koscina are perfect, as are Nigel Green and Richard Johnson. I highly recommend this film is you are into fun adventure, told with tongue-in-cheek style.
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