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A retired agent, a kidnapped engineer, and a Lamborghini with a rotary phone—welcome to South African spy action, 1983-style.

MISTER DEATHMAN

Spøk ikke med mr. Graves... - det kan koste deg livet! (Don’t mess with mr. Graves ... - It may cost you your life!), He delivers...

1983 · 1h 33m · NR · Action · IMDB TMDB

Geoffrey Graves is a secret agent who comes ourt of retirement for a mission in South Africa. Stella Stevens stars as an enemy agent.

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What is Mister Deathman about?

Mister Deathman is a 1983 South African and British action film directed by Michael D. Moore about a suave secret agent called out of retirement to rescue a kidnapped aerospace engineer in South Africa before government secrets are compromised.

Programmer's Pick

If you ever wondered what James Bond would look like with a rotary phone in his supercar and a blaxploitation twist, Mister Deathman has you covered. David Broadnax brings suave energy, while Stella Stevens doubles down on villainous flair as Liz. The South African backdrop and a solar shuttle MacGuffin make this mission as colorful as it is outrageous.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Geoffrey Graves, once a top secret agent, is lured back into the world of espionage for a high-stakes mission in South Africa. His task: recover a kidnapped aerospace engineer before the secrets of an experimental government "solar shuttle" are leaked. Facing off against a formidable and unconventional adversary—enemy agent Liz—Graves navigates a landscape of gadgets, car chases, and international intrigue. From rotary phones in Lamborghinis to espionage antics that wink at the James Bond formula, this action-packed adventure delivers a sly, tongue-in-cheek take on the spy genre, complete with explosive confrontations, double agents, and a dash of blaxploitation style.

Details & Specs

Director
Michael D. Moore
Writers
Emmett Murphy, David Broadnax
Release
1983
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
South Africa, United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Action
Also Known As
Sharpies

Cast & Crew

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Director: Michael D. Moore Writers: Emmett Murphy +1 more
DB David Broadnax Geoffrey Graves Stella Stevens Stella Stevens Liz Arthur Brauss Arthur Brauss Vincent Napier Lena Farugia Lena Farugia Pamela (as Lena Nicols) Brian O'Shaughnessy Brian O'Shaughnessy Colonel Duncan LS Len Sparrowhawk Customs Officer LT Larry Taylor Vlees / Vlees' Twin Ian Yule Ian Yule Bill Ronald France Ronald France Stanwell Ken Gampu Ken Gampu Sue GM Gordon Mulholland Dr. Halstead Marius Weyers Marius Weyers Agent Donelly Norman Coombes Norman Coombes William Joyce Victor Melleney Victor Melleney Major Travis IH Ian Hamilton Doc Cooper

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Why Cult

Rotary Phone Supercar

A Lamborghini fitted with a rotary phone proves that secret agent gadgets can be both old-school and high-octane.

Blaxploitation Spy Spoof

This film blends blaxploitation style with a tongue-in-cheek sendup of classic spy tropes, riffing on the James Bond formula.

Female Villainess

Stella Stevens stars as Liz, a formidable lesbian enemy agent bringing a fresh twist to the spy adversary playbook.

South African Setting

The film’s action unfolds across South Africa, offering a rare espionage adventure outside the usual European locales.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Mister Deathman released? +

Mister Deathman was released in 1983.

Who directed Mister Deathman? +

Mister Deathman was directed by Michael D. Moore.

How long is Mister Deathman? +

Mister Deathman has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Mister Deathman? +

Mister Deathman is an action film.

Where can I watch Mister Deathman? +

You can watch Mister Deathman on SassyFlix.

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