The Delta Factor
“Mickey Spillane. His Gut-Rupping! ... Face Splattering! ... Adventure Turns a Carribean Paradise Into a Bullet-Riddled Island of Hell!”
Synopsis
Action-packed espionage thriller based on a book by Mickey Spillane. A man who has been framed for a large-scale robbery escapes from prison, but is caught and given a choice between returning behind bars and working for the CIA. He is enlisted to rescue a scientist from a dictator-run island, disguised as a drug dealer with another agent posing as his wife, while simultaneously plotting to prove his innocence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Tay Garnett
- Original Title
- The Delta Factor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Medallion Television, Spillane-Fellows Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Tay Garnett, Mickey Spillane
Ted Saizis, Vincent Saizis
Richard W. Farrell
Tay Garnett, John Monks Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Tay Garnett
Director
Ted Saizis
Director of Photography
Vincent Saizis
Director of Photography
Richard W. Farrell
Editor
Tay Garnett
Producer
Tay Garnett
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Delta Factor
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What is The Delta Factor about?
Action-packed espionage thriller based on a book by Mickey Spillane. A man who has been framed for a large-scale robbery escapes from prison, but is caught and given a choice between returning behind bars and working for the CIA. He is enlisted to rescue a scientist from a dictator-run island, disguised as a drug dealer with another agent posing as his wife, while simultaneously plotting to prove his innocence.
Who directed The Delta Factor?
The Delta Factor was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in The Delta Factor?
The principal cast of The Delta Factor includes Yvette Mimieux, Christopher George, Ralph Taeger, Diane McBain, Yvonne De Carlo.
When was The Delta Factor released and how long is it?
The Delta Factor was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is The Delta Factor based on a book or true story?
The Delta Factor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mickey Spillane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Delta Factor?
The Delta Factor holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).