MORE THAN MURDER: — A friendly game of poker and dope-dealing ends in death, and only Mike Hammer can clear his best friend of murder and conspiracy charges. MURDER ME, MURDER YOU: — When a gorgeous female courier carrying ... more »$2 million in cash is murdered and the money vanishes, hard-boiled private investigator Mike Hammer takes on the toughest case of his career.« less
TwoBrainedCylon | Salt Lake City, Utah | 07/19/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These two Mike Hammer movies starring Stacy Keech are bubble gum for adults. Mike Hammer is surrounded by voluptuous women while making hilarious wisecracks via voice over narration. The plots really don't matter. Stacy Keech swaggers into one situation after another surrounded by women, and one in particular is literally dropped in his lap while she delivers his lunch. How is that for service? Keech should have been a stand up comedian, as his voice over comments are priceless. All you can do while watching these movies, is to envy the Mike Hammer character, as the entire female species is on the prowl for him, and Hammer doesn't put up a fight. No one but Stacy Keech could play this role, and any other actor who would dare try would pale in comparison."
These movies started it all!
J. Otto | Winder, GA USA | 05/06/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These two made-for-TV movies kicked off the "Mike Hammer" series of the 80's and introduced Stacy Keach in the title role. And what an intro it is! With a wonderful blend of tough, no-nonsense and clever quips, Keach excels here. Great noir-style music and voice-over narration too. Here's hoping that all seasons will be released. Pick up the later Hammer series with Keach, "Mike Hammer: Private Eye," here at amazon.com as well. Highly recommended."
Murder, deceit, and retribution.
Rose Burkhart | 02/19/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ayn Rand mentions Mickey Spillane as having great literary potential, but though Mr. Spillane delves into the innermost being of Mike Hammer, Mr. Spillane had no interest in literary greatness. His admitted interest? Earning sufficient for a 'hang loose' good life. Mr. Spillane understands man's (and woman's) wants. Stacy Keach understands Mike Hammer, the Private Investigator often caught up in murder, mayhem and mercenary thought. Spillane, Hammer, and Keach present life as it is; filled with givers and takers. S. H. and K. aim to make takers pay.
If you want to more fully understand Mike Hammer, read Spillane's novels. If you want visual as well as mental entertainment, 'More Than Murder' and 'Murder Me, Murder You' will satisfy and allow something left-over for you to ponder. Spillane, Hammer, and Keach. A perfect trio."
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer double feature
Coniee Hanzen | Pendleton Or USA | 08/06/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love all the Mike Hammer episodes and movies so this has been a real treat. Very fun. Somewhat cheesy in parts but that is to be expected because of the time period it portrays and the era it was made. Great stuff for Mike Hammer/Stacy Keach fans"
Hard-boiled Satisfaction
Out Of Your Element Donny | Meeechigan | 05/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I recall watching this show when it was first aired, and I still love the strains of "Harlem Nocturne" evoking the rains-spattered streets of Philip Marlowe and the darkened alleyways of Mike Hammer. Stacey Keach plays the private dick with his tongue firmly pressed in his cheek, while still radiating enough gravitas to help you suspend disbelief. These made-for-TV movies are fun, sometimes bordering on pastiche, but it's the way I like to remember Mike Hammer; no, he's not Marlowe, nor is he intended to be--but if the watchers can enter these films with a smile rather than a snarl, they'll find some fun here."