The Billion Dollar Threat (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, The Billion Dollar Threat is an action, adventure and tv movie film directed by Barry Shear, running about 100 minutes. “The super-agent with the trickiest equipment in the business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A James Bondish superspy is assigned to thwart the devious plans of a master agent who is threatening to destroy the planet unless he is paid one billion dollars within 48 hours.
Who’s in it. The Billion Dollar Threat stars Dale Robinette as Robert Sands, Ralph Bellamy as Miles Larson, Keenan Wynn as Ely and Patrick Macnee as Horatio Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Billion Dollar Threat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Billion Dollar Threat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Billion Dollar Threat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Billion Dollar Threat (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Billion Dollar Threat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Billion Dollar Threat worth watching?
- The Billion Dollar Threat holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Billion Dollar Threat?
- The Billion Dollar Threat stars Dale Robinette, Ralph Bellamy, Keenan Wynn, Patrick Macnee and Robert Tessier.
- When was The Billion Dollar Threat released?
- The Billion Dollar Threat was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.