Crime Cult Classic

A British detective tracks a killer prostitute, only to uncover a deeper web of crime.

THE BULLET MACHINE

Q: What is The Bullet Machine about?

The Bullet Machine follows detective Harry Clegg as he investigates a death threat and finds himself embroiled with a murderous prostitute and a deeper criminal plot.

An Ex-Cop Tangles With an Ex-Hooker! It's One Big Kiss-Off!

1970 · 1h 27m · R · Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Ex-policeman and now private detective Harry Clegg is hired by wealthy businessman Lord Cruickshank to investigate a death-threat letter he has received, which leads to a string of murders, some by Clegg himself.

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Quick Answer

What is The Bullet Machine about?

The Bullet Machine is a 1970 United Kingdom crime drama film directed by Lindsay Shonteff about detective Harry Clegg, who is hired to investigate a death threat and ends up entangled with a murderous prostitute and a sinister mastermind.

Programmer's Pick

The Bullet Machine doesn’t just give you a killer with a moniker like Suzy the Slag—it tosses in murder, vice, and a detective who can’t seem to keep his own hands clean. If you like your British crime with a side of sleaze and a dash of absurdity, this programmer delivers.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In this gritty British crime drama from 1970, ex-policeman turned private detective Harry Clegg is hired by Lord Cruickshank to investigate a menacing death-threat letter. The case quickly spirals into a series of murders, drawing Clegg into the dangerous underbelly of London’s criminal world. At the heart of the carnage is Suzy the Slag, a notorious prostitute with a deadly reputation, but Clegg soon discovers she may not be the true architect of the violence. With its bleak mood, eccentric character names, and a lead performance by Gilbert Wynne, The Bullet Machine offers a snapshot of seedy, independent British genre filmmaking.

Details & Specs

Director: Lindsay Shonteff
Writer: Lewis J. Hagleton
Release: 1970
Runtime: 1h 27m
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Genres: Crime, Drama
Also Known As: Harry and the Hookers, The Bullet Machine, Andate all'inferno e dite al Diavolo che vi manda Clegg, Original title: Clegg

Why This Matters

This British crime film marked Gilbert Wynne's first starring role and was directed by Lindsay Shonteff, with several alternate titles reflecting its varied releases.

— SassyFlix Curator