An American agent has tracked down the stronghold of an evil criminal mastermind, determined to take over the world.An American agent has tracked down the stronghold of an evil criminal mastermind, determined to take over the world.An American agent has tracked down the stronghold of an evil criminal mastermind, determined to take over the world.
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Like the first commenter, I discovered "Hammerhead" via the score LP in the 1970s. CBS-TV in the US used to show a heavily-edited version regularly; later, an uncut print was seen locally. (It was also spotted on cable during the 1980s.) It's a neat movie, with some good chase scenes (one involving a large hearse). The "Chelsea Happening" music accompanies an interesting performance-art show that was typical of the era. Judy Geeson's character manages to be both kooky and sexy as she and Vince Edwards scoot all over Europe in search of Hammerhead.
Note: the music on the LP is a different recording from that in the movie; the arrangements are, however, pretty much identical. The score rather predictably conforms to visual action: for example, those five rhythmic "hits" near the end of "Villa Fight" are cut to Charles Hood slamming a car door on someone's hand! This actually bolsters the charm of this picture.
Any chance to see "Hammerhead" should be seized upon!!
Note: the music on the LP is a different recording from that in the movie; the arrangements are, however, pretty much identical. The score rather predictably conforms to visual action: for example, those five rhythmic "hits" near the end of "Villa Fight" are cut to Charles Hood slamming a car door on someone's hand! This actually bolsters the charm of this picture.
Any chance to see "Hammerhead" should be seized upon!!
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Did you know
- TriviaThe literary Charles Hood character is considered a James Bond type. Novelist Stephen Coulter was a friend of Bond creator Ian Fleming who had served with Fleming in the British Intelligence section of the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Both became journalists and wrote for both Reuters and the Sunday Times. 'Shamelady', the title of the third Charles Hood novel, is a phrase that is also associated with Ian Fleming. Coulter provided background information for Fleming's first James Bond novel 'Casino Royale'.
- GoofsAlthough the film is set in Portugal, there are continued mistakes using Spanish art, signs and language. They even order Sangria at the bar.
- Quotes
Hammerhead: There's something intrinsically honest about pornography. The more perverse, the more honest it becomes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sven Uslings Bio: Hammerhead (2019)
- SoundtracksHammerhead
Music by David Whitaker
Lyrics by Johnny Worth (as John Worsley)
Vocal by Madeline Bell (uncredited)
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- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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