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21 May 1975 (USA) moreTagline:
HIS LIFELINE - held by the assassin he hunted. morePlot:
An classical art professor and collector, who doubles as a professional assassin, is coerced out of retirement to avenge the murder of an old friend. full summary | full synopsisNewsDesk:
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A very risking and dangerous movie to make. more (54 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Clint Eastwood | ... | Dr. Jonathan Hemlock | |
| George Kennedy | ... | Ben Bowman | |
| Vonetta McGee | ... | Jemima Brown | |
| Jack Cassidy | ... | Miles Mellough | |
| Heidi Brühl | ... | Mrs. Anna Montaigne | |
| Thayer David | ... | Dragon | |
| Reiner Schöne | ... | Karl Freytag (as Reiner Schoene) | |
| Michael Grimm | ... | Anderl Meyer | |
| Jean-Pierre Bernard | ... | Jean-Paul Montaigne | |
| Brenda Venus | ... | George | |
| Gregory Walcott | ... | Pope | |
| Candice Rialson | ... | Art Student | |
| Elaine Shore | ... | Miss Cerberus | |
| Dan Howard | ... | Dewayne | |
| Jack Kosslyn | ... | Reporter |
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Im Auftrag des Drachen (Austria) (West Germany) [de]Licencia para matar (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
A Escalada (Portugal) [pt]
Akcjana Ejgerze (Poland) [pl]
Assassinio sull'Eiger (Italy) [it]
Escalado para Morrer (Brazil) [pt]
Iskald hevn (Norway) [no]
Kold hævn (Denmark) [da]
La sanction (France) [fr]
Licens att döda (Sweden) [sv]
O dolofonos ton Alpeon (Greece) [el]
Tehtävä Alpeilla (Finland) [fi]
Zirvede ölüm (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
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123 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Iceland:16 | UK:AA (original rating) | Australia:M | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Brazil:14 | Norway:15 (TV rating) | Argentina:13 | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Norway:16 (1975) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Two custom 1975 Ford Broncos were specially built for this film, the one used in filming and a support vehicle, similar to the film truck but with a powerful winch and a much better sound system. The support truck is privately owned, while the film truck's fate is a mystery. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Hemlock meets Dragon, Dragon's right contact lens has moved to the bottom right of his eye in one shot. moreQuotes:
[Hemlock saves Meier from falling off the mountain]Anderl Meier: You're very good. I have really enjoyed climbing with you.
Dr. Jonathan Hemlock: We'll make it.
Anderl Meier: I don't think so. But we shall continue with style.
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Referenced in Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV) moreFAQ
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I love this movie, Like Play Misty For Me this is a different kind of Clint Eastwood movie which is not a western or a cop movie. This is an espionage thriller with a surprise ending. He plays an assassin who comes out of retirement to avenge the death of his friend. In order to catch the unidentified killer he must participate in a mountain climbing expedition which the killer is also participating. Clint really took a big chance while making this movie. He did all the dangerous mountain climbing stunts. If I was directing and starring in a movie I wouldn't do a stunt that is dangerous. I urge Clint Eastwood fans to watch this movie, they won't be disappointed.