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Small Game for Big Hunters

  • Episode aired May 4, 1966
  • TV-14
  • 51m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg in The Avengers (1961)
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A man dressed in Safari clothes is found in Hertfortshire with an arrow in his back, and falls into a coma-like state. All clues lead to a delusional Colonel living nearby. Whilst Emma watch... Read allA man dressed in Safari clothes is found in Hertfortshire with an arrow in his back, and falls into a coma-like state. All clues lead to a delusional Colonel living nearby. Whilst Emma watches over an increasing number of comatose men, Steed's invited into the Colonel's officers ... Read allA man dressed in Safari clothes is found in Hertfortshire with an arrow in his back, and falls into a coma-like state. All clues lead to a delusional Colonel living nearby. Whilst Emma watches over an increasing number of comatose men, Steed's invited into the Colonel's officers club.

  • Director
    • Gerry O'Hara
  • Writers
    • Philip Levene
    • Sydney Newman
  • Stars
    • Patrick Macnee
    • Diana Rigg
    • Bill Fraser
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    287
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gerry O'Hara
    • Writers
      • Philip Levene
      • Sydney Newman
    • Stars
      • Patrick Macnee
      • Diana Rigg
      • Bill Fraser
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Patrick Macnee and Bill Fraser in The Avengers (1961)
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    Patrick Macnee
    Patrick Macnee
    • John Steed
    Diana Rigg
    Diana Rigg
    • Emma Peel
    Bill Fraser
    • Colonel Rawlings
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • Simon Trent
    Liam Redmond
    Liam Redmond
    • Professor Swain
    A.J. Brown
    • Dr. Gibson
    Peter Burton
    Peter Burton
    • Fleming
    Paul Danquah
    Paul Danquah
    • Razafi
    Tom Gill
    • Tropical Outfitter
    Ester Anderson
    • Lala
    • (as Esther Anderson)
    Peter Thomas
    • Kendrick
    George Fisher
    • Tribesman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gerry O'Hara
    • Writers
      • Philip Levene
      • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the native steals Colonel Rawling's file from Steed's Bentley, a folder marked 'PZEV' from the episode "Two's a Crowd" can clearly be seen to be part of the file.
    • Goofs
      Razafi's facial hair alternates between stubble and a full beard throughout the story. This is especially evident in the scene where Steed captures him and takes him to the Colonel's house.
    • Quotes

      John Steed: I once shot a bull-elephant myself.

      Tropical Outfitter: Really? What did you use?

      John Steed: F8 at 500 for a second and a small roll of film.

    User reviews5

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    6/10
    A rumble in The (Hertfordshire) Jungle.
    When a man is found unconscious, suntanned, with a poisoned dart in his back, it appears as though he's spent time deep in a jungle, but how was he found in Hertfordshire.

    This is perhaps the zaniest episode I've seen so far, this is a whole new level of craziness, but underneath the elaborate setting, the jungle inspired music, and Colonel Rawlings' bluster, there lurks a really good plot, one that's actually a lot more chilling, and down to Earth than many.

    It's definitely all smoke and mirrors, but perhaps the balance just wasn't quite right, I found it hard to see the purpose of Colonel Rawlings, his presence felt a little pointless.

    The opening scenes are pretty fantastic, and perhaps the best part of the episode, they felt energetic, curious, and gave a real sense of danger. The rest of it was baffling, but still watchable.

    Plenty of well known faces to see and enjoy, Bill Fraser was always great value. James Villiers was excellent as Trent too.

    Well it was certainly different, 6/10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • ABC Weekend Television
      • Associated British Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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