- Actors: Stacy Keach, Tanya Roberts, Don Stroud, Delta Burke, Tom Atkins
- Directors: Gary Nelson
- Writers: Bill Stratton, Mickey Spillane, Stephen Downing, William Stratton
- Producers: Daniel H. Blatt, Jay Bernstein, Jon C. Andersen
- Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, French
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- Release Date: April 25 2006
- Run Time: 192 minutes
- ASIN: B000E6V0BI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #24,041 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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Well before the explosion of TV police procedurals in the '90s, there were notable cops doing serviceable gumshoeing in the pursuit of law and, well, order. One of the best was the Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer series in the '80s, starring Stacy Keach as the world-weary Hammer, chucking off hard-boiled bons mots as he got ever-more entangled in the seamy underbelly of murder and conspiracy. This double-feature set includes More Than Murder, with cool cameos by an assortment of '80s character actors including a pre-Designing Women Delta Burke; and Murder Me, Murder You, which features a lovely Michelle Phillips as Hammer's ex-flame and Tanya Roberts as the enticing Gal Friday Velda. If the writing and plotting seem a little clunky in hindsight, there's still no denying the appeal of Keach and the Mike Hammer character, who's every bit as jaded as Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. Keach was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1984 for his tough-as-hardtack portrayal of Hammer, and revisiting these episodes is a reminder of both the great chops Keach possessed, and of the appeal of the tough-guy dick as seen through the jaundiced eye of Mickey Spillane. --A.T. Hurley
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Stacy Keech is Mike Hammer, July 19 2006
By TwoBrainedCylon "MrPostModernist" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer - Double Feature (More Than Murder / Murder Me, Murder You) (DVD)
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.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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These movies started it all!, May 5 2006
By J. Otto - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer - Double Feature (More Than Murder / Murder Me, Murder You) (DVD)
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.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Murder, deceit, and retribution., Feb 19 2007
By Rose Burkhart - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer - Double Feature (More Than Murder / Murder Me, Murder You) (DVD)
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.
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