Deadly Game (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1977, Deadly Game is a drama film directed by Lane Slate, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A military convoy is transporting something apparently for disposal. They pass by Sheriff Abel Marsh's town and they are passing by property that's owned by Amy Franklin who is the girlfriend of Abel's deputy, Malcolm. Before they know it, everything around the property is uninhabitable. The army returns to clean things up and make restitution. But there is one nagging question, was this an accident or was it deliberate? That is something Abel is most interested in finding out.
Who’s in it. Deadly Game stars Andy Griffith as Police Chief Abel Marsh, Mitzi Hoag as Gloria, James Cromwell as Deputy Malcom Rossiter Jr. and Claude Earl Jones as Deputy Fred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Deadly Game sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Game (1977)?
- In US, Deadly Game is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Game worth watching?
- Deadly Game holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Deadly Game?
- Deadly Game stars Andy Griffith, Mitzi Hoag, James Cromwell, Claude Earl Jones and Sharon Spelman.
- When was Deadly Game released?
- Deadly Game was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.