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Jungle mayhem, masked cultists, and karate chops collide in this Euro-spy adventure.

DEATH IS NIMBLE, DEATH IS QUICK

1966 · 1h 35m · NR · Action / Adventure / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Two Yanks are hired to protect a rich lady from a sinister underworld group. Lots of jungle thrills, martial arts, ancient temples, huge explosions, & even sci-fi elements. Watch for Harris' great karate fight inside a crumbling temple, surrounded by masked members of an ancient sect.

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When your ancient temple comes with its own karate competition, you know you're not in Bond territory anymore.

Programmer's Pick

If your spy flicks need ancient temples, masked sects, and a karate fight that shakes the ruins, Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick delivers the goods. This Euro-mashup drops its heroes into a stew of jungle traps, sci-fi plot twists, and enough explosions to rattle your popcorn. Brad Harris and Tony Kendall punch, kick, and wisecrack through a pulp adventure that never met a genre trope it didn't like.

— SassyFlix Programmer
Quick Answer
What is Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick about?

Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick is a 1966 Austria, France, Germany, and Italy action, adventure, and crime film directed by Rudolf Zehetgruber about two Americans hired to protect a wealthy woman from a sinister underworld group amid jungle peril and martial arts showdowns.

Details & Specs
Director
Rudolf Zehetgruber
Writers
Rudolf Zehetgruber, Karl-Heinz Günther
Release
1966
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Austria, France, Germany, Italy
Language
Italian, German
Also Known As
Chasse à l'homme à Ceylan, La legión asesina, original title: Kommissar X - Drei gelbe Katzen

Why Cult

Karate in the Ruins

Brad Harris throws down in a crumbling temple, surrounded by masked members of an ancient sect—a martial arts set piece with pulp flair.

Jungle Explosions & Gangsters

Jungle thrills, huge explosions, and underworld criminals keep the action relentless and the stakes high.

Euro-Spy Sci-Fi Blend

Combining secret labs, biological warfare, and gadget-laden intrigue, the film brings a Euro-spy twist with sci-fi elements.

Masked Ancient Sects

The heroes face off against a mysterious, masked cult in exotic temples, adding a colorful villainous flavor.

Questions from the Vault

What is Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick about? +

Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick follows two Americans hired to protect a wealthy woman from a dangerous underworld group, with jungle action, martial arts battles, and pulp intrigue.

When was Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick released? +

Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick was released in 1966.

Who directed Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick? +

The film was directed by Rudolf Zehetgruber.

How long is Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick? +

Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick? +

It is an action, adventure, and crime film.

Where can I watch Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick? +

Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick is available to stream on SassyFlix.