The Girl Hunters (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, The Girl Hunters is a drama, crime 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. The Girl Hunters 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, The Girl Hunters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 The Girl Hunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Hunters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl Hunters (1963)?
- In US, The Girl Hunters is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Girl Hunters worth watching?
- The Girl Hunters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl Hunters?
- The Girl Hunters stars Mickey Spillane, Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan, Scott Peters and Hy Gardner.
- When was The Girl Hunters released?
- The Girl Hunters was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.