The Amsterdam Kill
“In a world gone soft, there's still one tough guy!”
Synopsis
Former DEA Agent Quinlan, removed from the force some years earlier for stealing confiscated drug money, is hired by Chung Wei, a leader in the Amsterdam drug cartel, who wants out of the business. Quinlan's job is to use Chung's information to tip DEA agents to drug busts, thereby destroying the cartel. But when the first two "tips" go awry, resulting in murdered DEA officers, the feds must decide whether to trust Quinlan further...
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Quinlan
Richard Egan
Ridgeway
Leslie Nielsen
Riley Knight
Bradford Dillman
Odums
Keye Luke
Chung Wei
Chan Sing
Killer
George Cheung
Jimmy Wong
Lam Ching-Ying
(uncredited)
Yuen Biao
(uncredited)
Yuen Wah
(uncredited)
Mars
(uncredited)
Tai Bo
(uncredited)
Peter Chan Lung
(uncredited)
Fung Hak-On
Extra (uncredited)
Ching Bo-san
Extra
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Extra
Suen Chi-Wai
Extra
Gam Biu
Drug Boss at Meeting
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory Teifer
- Original Score
- Hal Schaefer
- Original Title
- The Amsterdam Kill
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Fantastic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clouse
Gregory Teifer
Hal Schaefer
Alan Hume
Andre Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clouse
Director
Gregory Teifer
Screenplay
Andre Morgan
Producer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Hal Schaefer
Original Music Composer
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
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Amsterdam Kill.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amsterdam Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Amsterdam Kill about?
Former DEA Agent Quinlan, removed from the force some years earlier for stealing confiscated drug money, is hired by Chung Wei, a leader in the Amsterdam drug cartel, who wants out of the business. Quinlan's job is to use Chung's information to tip DEA agents to drug busts, thereby destroying the cartel. But when the first two "tips" go awry, resulting in murdered DEA officers, the feds must decide whether to trust Quinlan further...
Who directed The Amsterdam Kill?
The Amsterdam Kill was directed by Robert Clouse.
Who stars in The Amsterdam Kill?
The principal cast of The Amsterdam Kill includes Robert Mitchum, Richard Egan, Leslie Nielsen, Bradford Dillman, Keye Luke.
When was The Amsterdam Kill released and how long is it?
The Amsterdam Kill was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Amsterdam Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amsterdam Kill was composed by Hal Schaefer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amsterdam Kill?
The Amsterdam Kill holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).