The Girl Hunters
“Rough! Ripping! Raw!”
Synopsis
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 Eaton costars as a glamorous society widow who goes slumming with Hammer.--Sean Axmaker
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Girl Hunters, The (1962) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Rowland, Mickey Spillane, Robert Fellows
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- The Girl Hunters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Fellane
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Rowland
Roy Rowland, Mickey Spillane, Robert Fellows
Philip Green
Kenneth Talbot
Sidney Stone
Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Rowland
Screenplay
Mickey Spillane
Screenplay
Robert Fellows
Screenplay
Robert Fellows
Producer
Kenneth Talbot
Director of Photography
Sidney Stone
Editor
Rene Coke
Costume Design
Dan Millstein
Costume Design
Roy Rowland
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl Hunters
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What is The Girl Hunters 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 Eaton costars as a glamorous society widow who goes slumming with Hammer.--Sean Axmaker
Who directed The Girl Hunters?
The Girl Hunters was directed by Roy Rowland.
Who stars in The Girl Hunters?
The principal cast of The Girl Hunters includes Mickey Spillane, Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan, Scott Peters, Hy Gardner.
When was The Girl Hunters released and how long is it?
The Girl Hunters was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl Hunters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl Hunters was composed by Philip Green.
Is The Girl Hunters based on a book or true story?
The Girl Hunters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mickey Spillane".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl Hunters?
The Girl Hunters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).