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Release Date:
18 May 1955 (USA) moreTagline:
"I don't care what you do to me, Mike - just do it fast!" morePlot:
A doomed female hitchhiker pulls Mike Hammer into a deadly whirlpool of intrigue, revolving around a mysterious "great whatsit." full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
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Outstanding 1955 Classic moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ralph Meeker | ... | Mike Hammer | |
| Albert Dekker | ... | Dr. G.E. Soberin | |
| Paul Stewart | ... | Carl Evello | |
| Juano Hernandez | ... | Eddie Yeager | |
| Wesley Addy | ... | Lt. Pat Murphy | |
| Marian Carr | ... | Friday | |
| Maxine Cooper | ... | Velda | |
| Cloris Leachman | ... | Christina Bailey | |
| Gaby Rodgers | ... | Gabrielle | |
| Nick Dennis | ... | Nick | |
| Jack Lambert | ... | Sugar Smallhouse | |
| Jack Elam | ... | Charlie Max | |
| Jerry Zinneman | ... | Sammy | |
| Leigh Snowden | ... | Cheesecake | |
| Percy Helton | ... | Doc Kennedy |
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106 min | USA:104 min (original version)Country:
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Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Glen Glenn Sound)Certification:
West Germany:18 (nf) | Australia:M | Canada:PG (video rating) | Finland:(Banned) | Finland:K-16 (re-rating) | Germany:18 (DVD rating) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | USA:Unrated | UK:A (original rating) | UK:12 (video rating)Fun Stuff
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The piano selection playing on the radio during one of the final scenes is Chopin's Revolutionary Etude, Opus 10, No. 12. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Nick discovers Hammer's Corvette, a crew member's reflection is visible in the driver-side door. moreSoundtrack:
RATHER HAVE THE BLUES moreFAQ
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Always enjoy any film dealing with the Mike Hammer character and for some reason missed viewing this film and was completely taken by surprise at how violent and cruel this film was for the Year 1955. Ralph Meeker, (Mike Hammer), "Winter Kills" gives an outstanding performance who stops for a woman running straight down a dark road with only a trench coat and nothing on underneath. This gal, was Cloris Leachman who managed to get Mike Hammer deeply involved with a very interesting story. Albert Dekker, (Dr. G.E. Soberin), "Suddenly, Last Summer", plays a very sinister role along with Paul Stewart, (Carl Evello),"SOB",'91, and both of them manage to use all kinds of tortures to accomplish their goals, a pair of pliers on a sweet young gal. There is a secret that is revealed at the ending of this picture which will blow your Mind Away. Enjoy this really great film from 1955 which was really way a head of its times.