The Left- Handed Man continues from Escape from Venice with a spy-related theme even down to the fact that the villain looks as if he's just stepped out of a James Bond movie. The mysterious left-handed man is in fact an assassin and is out to get Nelson who is trying to ascertain whether a senator is under the control of a communistic wealthy American played by Cyril Delevanti who would chalk up roles in most sixties TV shows. The flying sub is shown off to good effect in this episode and the idea of an assassin with a gun for a hand is great but the plot stumbles towards the end as we ask ourselves why didn't Nelson go to Washington in the flying sub. It would have solved a lot of problems. Still, we get to see where Nelson lives for the first time and Regis Toomey who plays Penfield in the show was in the original 'Voyage' movie. All in all great entertainment with the very attractive Barbera Bouchet as Penfield's daughter.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (TV Series)
The Left-Handed Man (1965)
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A bit illogical...
planktonrules21 September 2017
"The Left-Handed Man" is an enjoyable episode of "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea"...there's no doubt about that. Unfortunately, much of the plot doesn't make a lot of sense...in particular, the actions of Tippy Penfield. Why (other than the fact she was gorgeous) was she even in the episode? And, how did her character make any sense at all?!
The show begins with an undercover agent telling Admiral Nelson that George Penfield should NOT be approved as the new Secretary of Defense. Now why he came to Nelson is a bit of a mystery. A bit later, Penfield's daughter, Tippy, approaches Nelson and says the same thing...that her father should not be approved! What's up with this?
Apart from the motivations and actions of Tippy, a good episode. But if you watch it, you, too, will wonder why she was even in the show and why did she do what she did. I know I'm being a bit cryptic, but I don't wanna spoil the episode if you do decide to watch it.
The show begins with an undercover agent telling Admiral Nelson that George Penfield should NOT be approved as the new Secretary of Defense. Now why he came to Nelson is a bit of a mystery. A bit later, Penfield's daughter, Tippy, approaches Nelson and says the same thing...that her father should not be approved! What's up with this?
Apart from the motivations and actions of Tippy, a good episode. But if you watch it, you, too, will wonder why she was even in the show and why did she do what she did. I know I'm being a bit cryptic, but I don't wanna spoil the episode if you do decide to watch it.
As guest star introducing Barbara Bouchet!!!
elo-equipamentos20 April 2020
The Flying Sub never had a massive uses as on previous episode "Escape from Venice" and "The Leif-Handed man", the plot bring back with spy approaching again, at late night Nelson receives an unexpected visit of a covered counter-espionage US's agent that the nominee Secretary of Defense George Penfield shouldn't be established to this new administrative post, also his gorgeous daughter Tippy Penfield (Barbara Bouchet) has a strong proves that he had a secret meeting with one the most hated American industrialist Noah Grafton (Cyril Delevanti) with strange relationship with Iron Curtain's countries, then appears a clone of the American spy, the Left-Handed man hitman using their deadly poisoned darts, fine episode with minor flaws, really exciting mainly by the famous European sexy symbol Barbara Bouchet, don't miss she provides several insinuating sexy scenes including sugestive legs crossed!!
Resume: First watch: 2020 / How many: 1 / Source: DVD / Rating: 7
Resume: First watch: 2020 / How many: 1 / Source: DVD / Rating: 7
Leith Stevens Score Gives This A Lift
StuOz25 July 2010
Just like Voyage's last episode - Escape From Venice - this episode is given a HUGE lift from the music composer and in this case it is Leith Stevens who also worked wonders on season two's Time Bomb episode. However, Leith Stevens seems to be a very under-rated composer as almost nobody gives this guy the credit he deserves? Maybe I have a strange taste in music?
Richard Basehart is always a joy to watch and listen to, even when the script is less pleasing as it is here with The Left-Handed Man. I can just marvel at the acting talents of this highly under-rated actor...as under-rated as Leith Stevens you might say. Despite the last episode and this episode being a bit on the average side, I am still totally pleased with season two as no series ever made is outstanding every single week. It just does not happen in television.
Richard Basehart is always a joy to watch and listen to, even when the script is less pleasing as it is here with The Left-Handed Man. I can just marvel at the acting talents of this highly under-rated actor...as under-rated as Leith Stevens you might say. Despite the last episode and this episode being a bit on the average side, I am still totally pleased with season two as no series ever made is outstanding every single week. It just does not happen in television.
The puppet master
ShadeGrenade27 November 2013
Warning: Spoilers
William Welch's 'The Left-Handed Man' is unusual by 'Voyage' standards in that it is very much a political story, albeit one with a strong spy slant. Nelson is tipped off by agent 'Cabrillo' ( Michael Barrier ) that 'George W.Penfield' ) Regis Toomey ), a popular politician widely tipped to become the next Secretary of Defense, has links to a Communist millionaire named 'Noah Grafton' ( Cyril Delevanti ). No sooner has Cabrillo left Nelson than he is assassinated by an unnamed killer ( Charles Dierkop ) whose right hand contains a tube that fires poisoned darts. Penfield is currently being shown round the Seaview, and getting a ride aboard the Flying Sub. Nelson publicly opposes Penfield's appointment, making the next target for the left-handed man...
Another in the run of enjoyable spy thrillers that made up the first half of Season 2. Two gorgeous females grace this story - Barbara Bouchet, who plays Penfield's air hostess daughter 'Tippy', was 'Miss Moneypenny' in the 1967 spoof version of 'Casino Royale', and Judy Lang, cast as Nelson's secretary 'Angie'. Tippy helps Nelson at the start, but it soon becomes apparent she is working for Grafton. The latter has 'created' Penfield's public image, one that he hopes to exploit when his puppet takes up his new post. It is worth remembering that Karl Rove was once known as 'Bush's brain'! There is a nice irony in the final scene as Penfield's death makes front-page headlines while Grafton's warrants a brief mention elsewhere.
Another in the run of enjoyable spy thrillers that made up the first half of Season 2. Two gorgeous females grace this story - Barbara Bouchet, who plays Penfield's air hostess daughter 'Tippy', was 'Miss Moneypenny' in the 1967 spoof version of 'Casino Royale', and Judy Lang, cast as Nelson's secretary 'Angie'. Tippy helps Nelson at the start, but it soon becomes apparent she is working for Grafton. The latter has 'created' Penfield's public image, one that he hopes to exploit when his puppet takes up his new post. It is worth remembering that Karl Rove was once known as 'Bush's brain'! There is a nice irony in the final scene as Penfield's death makes front-page headlines while Grafton's warrants a brief mention elsewhere.
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