Dead on Target

About This Movie

Dead on Target has a certain charm, a blend of action and adventure wrapped in that distinct 70s TV movie vibe. The pacing is a bit uneven, typical for the era, but it still manages to pull you in with its quirky beats and humorous undertones. There’s this playful tone, especially in Derek Flint’s character, who walks that line between suave and absurd. The practical effects are nothing to write home about, yet they have a certain rough-around-the-edges appeal that adds to the film’s uniqueness. It’s interesting, too, how this film ties up the trilogy while hinting at what could have been for a series. It encapsulates the spirit of its time well enough, even if it didn’t quite land with audiences.

This film originally aired on ABC and is notable as the last in the Our Man Flint series, making it somewhat of a rarity for collectors. It has seen limited home media releases, which adds to its scarcity and interest among enthusiasts of vintage television movies. While it didn't spark the anticipated series, it certainly holds a unique place in the history of action-adventure TV films from the 1970s.