Action Cult Classic

Vietnam vets-turned-stuntmen take on a secret mission with hang gliders, explosions, and Ozploitation flair.

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1976 · 01:33:00 · NR · Action / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

Two best friends, Vietnam War veterans-turned-stuntmen, are sent as spies to the Philippines on a top secret mission for the Australian government.

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Where else do Vietnam vets get government gigs and hang-glide out of enemy lairs?

Programmer's Pick

Deathcheaters serves up a wild blend of Vietnam War fallout and homegrown Aussie stunt madness, with Grant Page and John Hargreaves risking life and limb as both characters and real-life daredevils. Expect hang gliding escapes, dune buggy mayhem, and all the pyrotechnic Ozploitation you can handle, courtesy of director Brian Trenchard-Smith.

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Quick Answer

What is Deathcheaters about?

Deathcheaters is a 1976 Australian action-adventure film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith about two ex-Vietnam commandos-turned-stuntmen who are recruited for a top secret mission to raid a Filipino racketeer's island fortress.

Synopsis

Steve and Rodney are two ex-Vietnam commandos who do stunt work for television. They are hired by the government to raid the island stronghold of a Filipino racketeer and secure papers from his safe. The two men make the raid and escape using a hang-glider.

Details & Specs

Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writers: Michael Cove, Brian Trenchard-Smith
Release: 1976
Runtime: 1h 33m
Country: Australia
Language: English
Genres: Action, Adventure
Also Known As: Death Cheaters, Cunning Stunts, Action-Commandos, Death Cheaters - OZ, Original title: Deathcheaters

Why Cult

Stuntman Action

Led by real stuntman Grant Page, the film delivers full-throttle stunts, including hang gliding and practical explosions.

Ozploitation Energy

A prime example of 1970s Australian exploitation cinema, loaded with independent spirit and over-the-top action.

Veteran-Spy Mashup

Vietnam War vets moonlighting as TV stuntmen are recruited for a government spy mission—genre-bending at its most audacious.

Fortress Infiltration

The plot hinges on an island raid, safe-cracking, and an explosive escape from a Filipino racketeer's stronghold.

Themes & Keywords

Independent Film Explosion 1970s Car Chase Secret Vietnam War Veteran Filmmaking Australia Secret Mission Dune Buggy Written And Directed By Cast Member Stuntman Fortress Hang Gliding Exploitation Ozploitation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deathcheaters about? +

Deathcheaters follows two ex-Vietnam commandos-turned-stuntmen who are hired by the Australian government to infiltrate a Filipino racketeer's fortress and steal important papers, escaping via hang glider.

When was Deathcheaters released? +

Deathcheaters was released in 1976.

Who directed Deathcheaters? +

Deathcheaters was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.

How long is Deathcheaters? +

Deathcheaters has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Deathcheaters? +

Deathcheaters is an action-adventure film.

Where can I watch Deathcheaters? +

Deathcheaters is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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