Microfilm, mayhem, and international intrigue as Agent X-177 hunts Soviet secrets across two continents.
SECRET AGENT FIREBALL
This Man Has No Name....Not Even a Number....but in his inside pocket rests the fate of the world!
An American CIA agent must find the whereabouts of valuable microfilm that was smuggled over by two Russian scientists who had been hoping to defect.
Quick Answer
Secret Agent Fireball is a 1965 Italian-French action, crime, and drama film directed by Luciano Martino and Mino Loy about a CIA agent racing to recover microfilm containing Soviet H-bomb secrets before enemy agents do.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your espionage shaken with a dash of Mediterranean flair, Secret Agent Fireball delivers gadgets, car chases, and a wink at James Bond conventions. Richard Harrison’s Agent X-177 is more than ready to tussle with villainesses and dodge exploding cars on his globe-trotting mission. The microfilm’s not the only thing with a few surprises up its sleeve.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This Eurospy film is a 1965 Italian/French co-production inspired by the James Bond series, notable for being one of producer Luciano Martino's few directorial efforts and for its U.S. release by American International Pictures to capitalize on the popularity of Thunderball.
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Why Cult
A continental spin on the secret agent formula, complete with Cold War intrigue and playful nods to Bond.
Expect secret agent toys, amphibious vehicles, and explosive set pieces—this mission doesn’t travel light.
From Hamburg’s cold alleys to Beirut’s bustling streets, the film hops continents in true spy fashion.
Villainesses, knife duels, and even a woman-versus-woman wrestling match keep the intrigue spicy.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Murder of defecting scientists
Soviet agents seeking H-bomb microfilm
Scientists killed and microfilm at risk of falling into enemy hands
Hamburg and Beirut
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Secret Agent Fireball? +
Secret Agent Fireball was directed by Luciano Martino and Mino Loy.
How long is Secret Agent Fireball? +
Secret Agent Fireball has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is Secret Agent Fireball? +
Secret Agent Fireball is an action, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch Secret Agent Fireball? +
You can watch Secret Agent Fireball on SassyFlix.
How does Agent X-177 track the microfilm containing Soviet H-bomb secrets? +
His only lead is the daughter of one of the defecting scientists, which sets him on a cross-continental hunt.
