Vietnam vets-turned-stuntmen take on a secret mission with hang gliders, explosions, and Ozploitation flair.
DEATHCHEATERS
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Two best friends, Vietnam War veterans-turned-stuntmen, are sent as spies to the Philippines on a top secret mission for the Australian government.
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
The SassyFlix Take
Where else do Vietnam vets get government gigs and hang-glide out of enemy lairs?
Why Cult
Led by real stuntman Grant Page, the film delivers full-throttle stunts, including hang gliding and practical explosions.
A prime example of 1970s Australian exploitation cinema, loaded with independent spirit and over-the-top action.
Vietnam War vets moonlighting as TV stuntmen are recruited for a government spy mission—genre-bending at its most audacious.
The plot hinges on an island raid, safe-cracking, and an explosive escape from a Filipino racketeer's stronghold.
Themes & Keywords
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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