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Jumpsuit-clad operatives battle a plague-wielding madman in this campy cult spy adventure.

THE DOLL SQUAD

An elite army of female assassins...in a race against time and death to save the world from a hideously diabolical mass destruction at the hands of a madman no one had ever seen!

1973 · 1h 41m · PG · Action / Adventure / Science Fiction / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

After a terrorist plot to sabotage a Cape Canaveral space mission is discovered, a squad of beautiful government and lethal agents have to locate the culprits.

Quick Answer

What is The Doll Squad about?

The Doll Squad is a 1973 American action, adventure, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Ted V. Mikels about a team of glamorous female agents tasked with stopping a madman from unleashing plague-infested rats on the world.

Programmer's Pick

The Doll Squad is what happens when you combine Cold War spy antics, sword-wielding heroines, and a villain with a flair for rodent-based world domination. The jumpsuits are tight, the karate is plentiful, and the camp factor is off the charts—a psychotronic cocktail only Ted V. Mikels could mix.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Before there were angels, there was The Doll Squad: a band of glamorous, martial arts-trained female operatives, individually selected by computer and led by the fiery-haired Sabrina. Assigned by CIA operative Connolly, these stylish government agents are on a mission to thwart a former colleague turned villain who plots to unleash swarms of plague-infected rats upon the world. Packed with camp, psychotronic energy, and all the trappings of 1970s exploitation, this film delivers a heady mix of bikinis, karate, and gadgetry. With its genre-bending blend of action and science fiction, The Doll Squad stands as a cult classic that revels in its girls-with-guns mayhem and spy-fi flair.

Details & Specs

Director
Ted V. Mikels
Writers
Jack Richesin, Pam Eddy, Ted V. Mikels
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Also Known As
Seduce and Destroy, Superflics en jupons, Squadra speciale con licenza di sterminio, Brygada lalki

Why This Matters

Directed, edited, co-written, and co-produced by Ted V. Mikels, this low-budget action film showcases his multi-faceted involvement and was later re-released under a different title, reflecting its enduring presence in cult cinema distribution.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ted V. Mikels Writers: Jack Richesin +2 more

Why Cult

Glamorous Girls With Guns

A team of stylish female operatives take center stage, delivering martial arts action and espionage in equal measure.

Campy 1970s Spy-Fi

This cult classic revels in over-the-top gadgets, disguises, and computer-selected agents, channeling pure 1970s camp and glamor.

Plague Rat Madness

The central threat? Swarms of rats infected with bubonic plague, courtesy of a scenery-chewing supervillain.

Psychotronic Action

Expect karate, shootouts, bikinis, and plenty of jaw-dropping exploitation flourishes—all in one wild ride.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

A former CIA agent turns villain

Threat

Plague-infested rats

Effect

Potential global outbreak and world domination

Countermeasure

Intervention by the Doll Squad agents

Setting

Various locations including espionage hideouts and mission sites

Questions from the Vault

When was The Doll Squad released? +

The Doll Squad was released in 1973.

Who directed The Doll Squad? +

The Doll Squad was directed by Ted V. Mikels.

How long is The Doll Squad? +

The Doll Squad has a runtime of 101 minutes.

What genre is The Doll Squad? +

The Doll Squad is an action, adventure, science fiction, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Doll Squad? +

You can watch The Doll Squad on SassyFlix.

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