Skullduggery (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1970, Skullduggery is a drama, adventure, romance and science fiction film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 105 minutes. “The Tropi...Was It Human?...Animal?...Or The Living Descendant Of The Missing Link!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An expedition into the interior of Papua New Guinea comes across a tribe of ape-like people who may or may not be ancestors of early man.
Who’s in it. Skullduggery stars Burt Reynolds as Douglas Temple, Susan Clark as Dr. Sybil Greame, Roger C. Carmel as Otto Kreps and Edward Fox as Bruce Spofford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Skullduggery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skullduggery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skullduggery tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skullduggery (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Skullduggery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Skullduggery worth watching?
- Skullduggery holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skullduggery?
- Skullduggery stars Burt Reynolds, Susan Clark, Roger C. Carmel, Edward Fox and Paul Hubschmid.
- When was Skullduggery released?
- Skullduggery was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.