Retired agent Matt Helm is re-activated in order to stop an evil organization from exploding an atom bomb over the USA and starting WWIII.Retired agent Matt Helm is re-activated in order to stop an evil organization from exploding an atom bomb over the USA and starting WWIII.Retired agent Matt Helm is re-activated in order to stop an evil organization from exploding an atom bomb over the USA and starting WWIII.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
- Traynor
- (scenes deleted)
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Storyline
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- TriviaThis is actually based on two Donald Hamilton novels - the one with the same title and also the first in the Matt Helm series, "Death Of A Citizen". From this novel comes the introductory business of Matt Helm returning reluctantly to the world of espionage through the intercession of a woman named Tina. However, it must be stressed that there is very little of either book in this film - the Matt Helm novels are very serious and view the world of espionage coldly as something very unpleasant, whereas the films are ridiculous parodies done in imitation of the James Bond series.
- GoofsOne of the guards is shot, and the exit wound can be seen on his back. When he turns toward the camera, before falling, is it seen that there is no corresponding entrance wound.
- Quotes
Tina: This is just like old times.
Matt Helm: Yeah, especially with that body on the floor.
[Pointing to Barbara in the background, who has just been shot twice in the back by Tina]
Tina: What do we do with *her*?
Matt Helm: You put her on ice, let ICE take care of it.
Tina: And what happens when the maid walks in, in the morning?
Matt Helm: You know, you're right. Let's put her in my bed, so we don't arouse suspicion.
[Matt and Tina start walking towards Barbara's body, cut]
- Crazy creditsComing up next Matt Helm meets Lovey Kravezit in Murderers' Row
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Obsession of Billy Botski (1980)
- SoundtracksThe Silencers
Music by Elmer Bernstein
Lyrics by Mack David
Performed by Cyd Charisse (dubbed by Vikki Carr)
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- Also known as
- The Silencer
- Filming locations
- Bronson Canyon, Hollywood, California, USA(McDonald's weapons demonstration)
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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