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Stuntmen, secrets, and Aussie action collide in a high-flying island raid.

DEATHCHEATERS

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1976 · 1h 33m · 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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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 hired for a secret government mission to raid a Filipino racketeer's island fortress.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your espionage with a side of dune buggies and hang gliders, Deathcheaters brings the bravado of Aussie stuntwork to the big screen. Two ex-commandos doing their own dirty work? That’s exploitation with grit and a wink.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Deathcheaters follows Steve and Rodney, two best friends and former Vietnam War commandos who now earn their living as stuntmen for television. Their expertise catches the eye of the Australian government, which enlists them for a clandestine mission: infiltrate the island fortress of a Filipino racketeer and retrieve vital documents from his heavily guarded safe. The film sets up a mix of daring stunts, espionage, and buddy chemistry as the duo navigates exotic dangers, elaborate set-pieces, and the complications of an undercover operation. With its blend of high-octane action, Australian sensibility, and adventurous spirit, Deathcheaters teases a ride full of practical effects and 1970s Ozploitation flair—without revealing how the mission concludes.

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

Cast & Crew

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Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith Writers: Michael Cove +1 more
John Hargreaves John Hargreaves Steve Hall Grant Page Grant Page Rodney Cann MG Margaret Gerard Julia Hall Z Ziggy Bismark Noel Ferrier Noel Ferrier Culpepper JW Judith Woodroffe Gloria Ralph Cotterill Ralph Cotterill The Uncivil Servant Drew Forsythe Drew Forsythe Battle Scene Director JK John Krummel Anticore Director Brian Trenchard-Smith Brian Trenchard-Smith Hit & Run Director AS Annie Semler Lina Roger Ward Roger Ward 1st Police Sergeant WE Wallas Eaton 2nd Police Sergeant Chris Haywood Chris Haywood Butcher Reg Evans Reg Evans Army Sergeant Michael Aitkens Michael Aitkens Peter Collingwood Peter Collingwood Vincent Ball Vincent Ball MA Max Aspin David Bracks David Bracks DA Dale Aspin Steve Rackman Steve Rackman

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Why Cult

Aussie Stuntwork

Led by real-life stuntman Grant Page, the film delivers practical action and daring physical feats unique to Australian exploitation cinema.

Ex-Vietnam Commandos

The protagonists’ backgrounds as Vietnam War veterans infuse the action with tactical edge and camaraderie.

Hang Glider Escape

A high-stakes island raid features a creative getaway via hang glider, adding airborne tension to the explosive mix.

Ozploitation Energy

As a product of 1970s Ozploitation, the film is packed with car chases, explosions, and indie filmmaking spirit.

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Questions from the Vault

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? +

You can watch Deathcheaters on SassyFlix.

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