Target for Killing
Target for Killing

Target for Killing

1966Movie93 minGerman

A secret agent is charged with preventing a crime syndicate's plot to assassinate a young heiress.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Ulli LommelGenres: Spy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced agent is given a last chance to redeem himself by undertaking a dangerous mission. He must infiltrate a secret organization and uncover their nefarious plot before it's too late. The mission takes him across Europe, facing deadly assassins and double-crosses at every turn.

Critical Reception

Target for Killing, also known as "The Spy and the Dagger," received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some appreciated its attempts at spy thriller tropes, many critics found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its low budget and B-movie feel being frequently cited.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its thin plot and predictable twists.
  • Lacks the polish and tension expected from the spy genre.
  • Klaus Kinski's performance is a standout, though insufficient to save the film.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in Yugoslavia and Italy, utilizing these locations to stand in for various European settings.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Stewart Granger is at his most dapper, suave, best in this otherwise completely unremarkable effort that offers a hybrid "Bond" meets "UNCLE" scenario. Luckily for us, it has the consummate baddie Curd Jürgens as his deadly foe and the scen...