A deadly blonde assassin takes on Manila's underworld—and falls for her pursuer.
TOO HOT TO HANDLE
Her mission - seduce and destroy! Her deadliest weapon - her body!
Gorgeous blonde assassin Samantha Fox accepts a contract to liquidate a quintet of gangsters in the Philippines. Problems ensue when she falls in love with the Manila detective investigating the killings.
Quick Answer
Too Hot to Handle is a 1977 action, drama, and thriller film directed by Don Schain about a glamorous assassin hired to eliminate five gangsters in the Philippines, who complicates matters by falling for the detective investigating her crimes.
Programmer's Pick
Cheri Caffaro’s Samantha Fox is the sort of assassin who leaves both bodies and broken hearts in her wake. If you like your action with a side of bikinis, karate chops, and double-crossed affections, this one's set to sizzle.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Samantha Fox brings both glamour and danger as a contract killer operating in the shadows of Manila.
The film uses the bustling streets and steamy atmosphere of Manila as a lively backdrop for crime and romance.
Expect a blend of shootouts, steamy drama, and suspenseful twists as love and violence collide.
Full-frontal nudity and revealing swimwear are par for the course in this R-rated, independently-minded romp.
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Assassin accepts contract to kill gangsters
Samantha Fox targeting five gangsters
Gangsters eliminated, police investigation
Manila, Philippines
Questions from the Vault
When was Too Hot to Handle released? +
Too Hot to Handle was released in 1977.
Who directed Too Hot to Handle? +
Too Hot to Handle was directed by Don Schain.
How long is Too Hot to Handle? +
Too Hot to Handle has a runtime of 85 minutes.
What genre is Too Hot to Handle? +
Too Hot to Handle is an action, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Too Hot to Handle? +
Too Hot to Handle is available to stream on SassyFlix.
