Sudden Death
1977Movie1 h 28 minR
Summary
When Ed Neilson's entire family is viciously murdered, he pleads with retired CIA operative Duke Smith (Robert Conrad) to investigate. He refuses, but relents after Neilson too meets an explosive death. Deception, international intrigue and a ruthless "syndicate of businessmen" intent on raping a South Pacific Islands nation of its resources keep the pace fast.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 28 min
Shorter than most action movies, −20 min on the typical 108
typical 10888Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 3 countries
Released
1977
May 1, 1977
49 years ago
Genre
ActionLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
Philippines
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
13 people
Robert ConradDuke Smith
Felton PerryWyatt Spain
Don StroudDominic Dilgado
John AshleyJohn Shaw- NCNancy ConradMelissa Smith
Thayer DavidHauser- ASAline SamsonMaya
Larry ManettiDan- JGJenny GreenJenny
- AVAngelo Ventura'Buffalo' Tinker
Eddie GarciaRaoul Hidalgo
Vic DiazCarnival barker
Ron VawterBusinessman (uncredited)
Directing · 1
- Eddie Romero Director
Writing · 1
- Oscar Williams Screenplay
Camera · 1
- Justo Paulino Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Monte Hellman Editor
Art · 1
- Francisco Balangue Art Direction
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