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A pint-sized Filipino superspy faces off against a world-threatening warlord with gadgets and kung fu.

FOR Y'UR HEIGHT ONLY

1981 · 1h 27m · NR · Action / Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Mr. Giant has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van Kohler and is planning to use the Doctor's invention, the N-bomb, to hold the world hostage. The only one who can foil Mr. Giant's evil scheme is Agent 00, a 3-foot-tall filipino martial arts master, expert marksman, top-class romancer and all-around superspy. Can Agent 00 rescue Dr. Kohler before it's too late?

Quick Answer

What is For Y'ur Height Only about?

For Y'ur Height Only is a 1981 Filipino action-comedy film directed by Eddie Nicart about a diminutive secret agent, Agent 00, who confronts a criminal warlord threatening the world with a deadly invention.

Programmer's Pick

Only in the world of Filipino genre cinema can you find a three-foot-tall martial arts master, a jetpack built for someone under four feet, and enough gadgetry to make Q jealous. For Y'ur Height Only is part spy spoof, part kung fu comedy, and 100% committed to its own outrageous concept.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Agent 00, the top operative of the Secret Agency despite his small stature, is equipped with a formidable arsenal of hi-tech gadgets and dispatched to thwart the notorious warlord Mr. Giant. Mr. Giant has kidnapped Dr. Kohler, a visiting foreign scientist whose invention, the N-Bomb, could tip the balance of global power. With support from fellow agent Irma, who has infiltrated Mr. Giant’s criminal network, Agent 00 faces martial arts showdowns, colorful villains, and a barrage of absurd espionage antics across Manila. Blending kung fu, slapstick, and James Bond parody, the film delivers tongue-in-cheek action that never takes itself too seriously.

Details & Specs

Director
Eddie Nicart
Writer
Cora Caballes
Release
1981
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
Philippines
Language
English, Tagalog
Genres
Action, Comedy
Also Known As
For Your Height Only

Why This Matters

This Philippine action comedy features Weng Weng, noted as the shortest man to ever lead a feature film, and its title parodies the James Bond film released the same year. The film's popularity led to a sequel, The Impossible Kid, in 1982.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Eddie Nicart Writer: Cora Caballes

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Why Cult

Agent 00 Action

Weng Weng stars as a pint-sized superspy, delivering martial arts mayhem with style and a sense of humor.

Spy Parody Comedy

Sends up James Bond conventions with inventive gadgets, a villainous warlord, and a diabolical doomsday device.

Manila-Set Adventure

The action unfolds across Manila and its underworld, giving a regional twist to international espionage tropes.

Gadget-Filled Mayhem

From machine guns to jetpacks and finger rings with a twist, Agent 00’s toolkit is as wild as his missions.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Kidnapping of Dr. Kohler and theft of the N-Bomb invention

Threat

Mr. Giant's plan to use the N-Bomb

Effect

Global blackmail and world domination

Countermeasure

Agent 00's intervention and the use of gadgets

Setting

Manila and a secret island lair

Questions from the Vault

When was For Y'ur Height Only released? +

For Y'ur Height Only was released in 1981.

Who directed For Y'ur Height Only? +

For Y'ur Height Only was directed by Eddie Nicart.

How long is For Y'ur Height Only? +

The film is 87 minutes long.

What genre is For Y'ur Height Only? +

It is an action and comedy film.

What makes Agent 00 stand out as a secret agent? +

Agent 00 is a 3-foot-tall Filipino martial arts master, expert marksman, and romancer equipped with specialized gadgets to take on threats far larger than himself.

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