The Amsterdam Kill (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, The Amsterdam Kill is an action, drama and crime film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 90 minutes. “In a world gone soft, there's still one tough guy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Amsterdam Kill stars Robert Mitchum as Quinlan, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah and Mars, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Amsterdam Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amsterdam Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amsterdam Kill tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amsterdam Kill (1977)?
- In US, The Amsterdam Kill is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Amsterdam Kill worth watching?
- The Amsterdam Kill holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Amsterdam Kill?
- The Amsterdam Kill stars Robert Mitchum, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Mars and Chan Sing.
- When was The Amsterdam Kill released?
- The Amsterdam Kill was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.