Man of Violence (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1970, Man of Violence is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Pete Walker, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Moon (Michael Latimer) is a mercenary who joins forces with two crooked cops in an attempt to steal 90 million dollars in gold from an Arab country decimated by political chaos. Sex, violence and mayhem accompany the group of double-crossing heavies who covet the purloined loot. A bevy of females willingly submit to seduction, and a sadistic homosexual murderer trails Moon and his malevolent gang for the gold in this compelling crime drama.
Who’s in it. Man of Violence stars Michael Latimer as Moon, Luan Peters as Angel, Derek Aylward as Nixon and Maurice Kaufmann as Charles Grayson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Man of Violence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Violence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Violence 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 Man of Violence (1970)?
- In GB, Man of Violence is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man of Violence worth watching?
- Man of Violence holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of Violence?
- Man of Violence stars Michael Latimer, Luan Peters, Derek Aylward, Maurice Kaufmann and Derek Francis.
- When was Man of Violence released?
- Man of Violence was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.