Deadlier Than the Male

'Deadlier Than the Male' is a classic British spy film from 1967. It follows insurance investigator Hugh Drummond as he uncovers a plot involving female assassins, corporate corruption, and international intrigue.

• First British film to be shot in Techniscope format.
• The character Hugh Drummond was a precursor to James Bond.
• Sylva Koscina performed her own stunts in the film.
• The film is based on stories by the writer H.C. McNeile.
• Actor Richard Johnson personally chose Elke Sommer for her role.

• Robert Drummond: 'Bulldog Drummond, my boy. That was before your time.'
• Irma Eckman: 'It's delightful to have a man around the house.'
• Hugh Drummond: 'And have you got the photographs?'
• Irma Eckman: 'Photographs? Of course, I have. Would you like to see them?'
• Hugh Drummond: 'I don't think I'm ready for that.'