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Danger: Diabolik

Original title: Diabolik
  • 1968
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.9K
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Danger: Diabolik (1968)
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A master thief and his sensual lover pull off heist after heist, all while envious cops and gangsters are gunning for them.A master thief and his sensual lover pull off heist after heist, all while envious cops and gangsters are gunning for them.A master thief and his sensual lover pull off heist after heist, all while envious cops and gangsters are gunning for them.

  • Director
    • Mario Bava
  • Writers
    • Angela Giussani
    • Luciana Giussani
    • Dino Maiuri
  • Stars
    • John Phillip Law
    • Marisa Mell
    • Michel Piccoli
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    6.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Angela Giussani
      • Luciana Giussani
      • Dino Maiuri
    • Stars
      • John Phillip Law
      • Marisa Mell
      • Michel Piccoli
    • 118User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
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    John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
    John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
    John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
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    John Phillip Law
    John Phillip Law
    • Diabolik
    Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell
    • Eva Kant
    Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli
    • Inspector Ginko
    Adolfo Celi
    Adolfo Celi
    • Ralph Valmont
    Claudio Gora
    Claudio Gora
    • Police Chief
    Mario Donen
    Mario Donen
    • Sergeant Danek
    Renzo Palmer
    Renzo Palmer
    • Mr. Hammond - Second Minister of the Interior
    Caterina Boratto
    Caterina Boratto
    • Lady Clark
    Lucia Modugno
    Lucia Modugno
    • Prostitute
    Annie Gorassini
    Annie Gorassini
    • Rose
    Carlo Croccolo
    Carlo Croccolo
    • Lorry Driver
    Lidia Biondi
    Lidia Biondi
    • Policewoman
    • (as Lidia Biondi C.S.C.)
    Andrea Bosic
    • Bank Manager
    Federico Boido
    Federico Boido
    • Joe - Valmont's Henchman
    Tiberio Mitri
    • Valmont's Henchman
    Isarco Ravaioli
    • Valmont's Henchman
    Giorgio Sciolette
    • Dr. Ferrara - Morgue Physician
    Terry-Thomas
    Terry-Thomas
    • Minister of the Interior
    • (as Terry Thomas)
    • …
    • Director
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Angela Giussani(uncredited)
      • Luciana Giussani(uncredited)
      • Dino Maiuri
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The movie is based on "Diabolik", one of the longest running - and most successful - Italian comic strips (known as "fumetti"). It was created by Angela Giussani and Luciana Giussani, two Milan sisters who built a small but very profitable publishing empire out of the "King of Terror"'s success. In the comic version, "Diabolik" is much more sinister than its cinematic counterpart - he's a criminal fighting evil with evil, often resorting to murder to "punish" the evildoers he meets. The film was made assuming some knowledge of the fumetti, thus explaining the negative reaction it initially received outside Italy, although it has since been reevaluated as a classic of 1960s cinematic psychedelia and pop art.
    • Goofs
      Diabolik recovers emeralds from the ashes of a cremated body. Emerald, a type of green beryl, fractures and discolors when exposed to even mild flame (thus losing considerable value), and certainly cannot survive the intense heat of a crematorium.
    • Quotes

      Diabolik: [as he and Valmont freefall from a plane that has suddenly exploded] I almost forgot. When I stumbled, I attached a magnetic capsule to your plane.

      Ralph Valmont: Who cares? Pull the cord!

    • Alternate versions
      The most widely seen version, seen on Mystery Science Theatre 3000, has trimmed many scenes so it could fit in the 2-hour time slot, along with the host segments.
    • Connections
      Featured in Beastie Boys: Body Movin' (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Deep Down
      (uncredited)

      Music by Ennio Morricone

      Lyrics by Audrey Nohra

      Performed by Maria Cristina Brancucci

    User reviews118

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    Featured review
    6/10
    Danger: Psychedelic!
    This movie has instantly become one of my very favorite Mario Bava features. Think James Bond, as a suave master thief, filmed in a psychedelic, occasionally campy, comic book style. (Diabolik was a comic first.) Add to that some fun humor and very fitting themes by the legendary Ennio Morricone, and you have one cool, little cult flick! The cheap DVD comes with some great extras, like a pleasant and informative commentary by star John Phillip Law and Bava expert Time Lucas. The short featurette was very good too, going over just how well Bava captured the comic book stylings in the film. Recommended purchase! By the way, Diabolik's mask and laugh---perfect.
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    • KingM21
    • Sep 2, 2005

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    • Release date
      • May 1968 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Goldstrike!
    • Filming locations
      • Blue Grotto, Capri, Italy(insert shots of Diabolik and Eva's pool)
    • Production companies
      • Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica
      • Marianne Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $400,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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