Agent for H. A. R. M.
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Gerd Oswald
Mark Richman
Wendell Corey
Carl Esmond
Barbara Bouchet
Martin Kosleck
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Adam Chance, undercover agent for H. A. R. M. (Human Actiological Relations Machine), is assigned by security chief Jim Graff to investigate the mysterious murder of the assistant to Prof. Janos Steffanic, who escaped from behind the Iron Curtain and has resumed research in the United States. Steffanic is working on an antidote for a spore from outer space that converts human flesh to fungus, and Chance learns from Steffanic that Malko, his former superior, intends to infect American crops with the spore. When two of Malko's henchmen attempt to abduct Steffanic and his niece Ava, Chance kills the henchmen and rescues Ava, but the professor disappears. Chance then goes to Malko's refuge in Mexico, which he has discovered by hiding in Malko's truck; and in a battle between Chance on a motorcycle and Malko and his men in an observer plane, Chance kills all but Malko. In the final struggle, both Steffanic and Malko come into contact with the spore. Malko shrivels and dies immediately, and the professor, though he has taken the antidote, also dies before it takes effect. Chance finds the enemy agent, Ava, who had impersonated Steffanic's long-lost niece, and arrests her.
Director
Gerd Oswald
Cast
Mark Richman
Wendell Corey
Carl Esmond
Barbara Bouchet
Martin Kosleck
Rafael Campos
Alizia Gur
Donna Michelle
Robert Quarry
Robert Donner
Steve Stevens
Mark Snegoff
Horst Ebersberg
Chris Anders
Ray Dannis
Ronald Von
Robert Christopher
Crew
Edward F. Abrams
Jack Bartlett
Normand Boule
George Breslaw
Ken Carlson
James A. Crabe
Ctm Studios
Joe Hanwright
Don Harrold
Gene Kauer
Douglas Lackey
Dave Marks
Bri Murphy
Lou Place
Tom Ramsey
Blair Robertson
Joseph F. Robertson
Joseph F. Robertson
D. E. Rollins
Mark Snegoff
Peter Sorel
Ron Terry
Harry Woolman
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Produced as a television pilot for a new spy series, it was given a theatrical release instead.
H.A.R.M. stands for Human Aetiological Relations Machine. Aetiology is a British variant of etiology which is the branch of medical science concerned with causes and origins of diseases. This full wording is seen at the top of the world map in the very last scene of the movie.
Notes
The working title of this film is The H. A. R. M. Machine.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States March 5, 1966
Released in United States Winter January 5, 1966
Released in United States Winter January 5, 1966
Released in United States March 5, 1966 (New York City)
