Deadlier Than the Male

Deadlier Than the Male

For Hire: Deadly Weapons!

Directed by Ralph Thomas

Produced by Greater Films Ltd., The Rank Organisation

1967101 min5.9 / 10

A stylish 1960s spy-action romp that blends thriller mechanics with comedic irreverence, built on the appeal of glamorous female assassins and a dashing British agent.

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

Questions people ask

  • Is Deadlier Than the Male sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Deadlier Than the Male scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Deadlier Than the Male violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

  • Is Deadlier Than the Male easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Deadlier Than the Male end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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30/ 100

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Rarity50

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Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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