Der Killer wird gekillt (1963): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1963, Der Killer wird gekillt is a drama, krimi and mystery film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 98 minutes. “Rough! Ripping! Raw!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mickey Spillane plays his own creation, street-thug-turned-PI Mike Hammer, in this 1963 adaptation of his novel. The film opens with Hammer on the downside of a years-long bender, scooped out of the gutter by a bitter cop intent on prying information from a dying man. Inspired to clean up his act by the secrets he hears, Hammer hits the streets on a personal crusade to find the love of his life. Future Bond girl Shirley Earton costars as a glamorous society widow who goes slumming with Hammer.--Sean Axmaker

Who’s in it. Der Killer wird gekillt stars Mickey Spillane as Mike Hammer, Shirley Eaton as Laura Knapp, Lloyd Nolan as Arthur Rickerby and Scott Peters as Pat Chambers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Der Killer wird gekillt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Killer wird gekillt page.

If you liked it. Fans of Der Killer wird gekillt tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.