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Danger: Diabolik

Original title: Diabolik
  • 19681968
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.8K
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.8K
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    • Mario Bava
  • Writers
    • Angela Giussani(story)
    • Luciana Giussani(story)
    • Dino Maiuri(story)
  • Stars
    • John Phillip Law
    • Marisa Mell
    • Michel Piccoli
    • Mario Bava
  • Writers
    • Angela Giussani(story)
    • Luciana Giussani(story)
    • Dino Maiuri(story)
  • Stars
    • John Phillip Law
    • Marisa Mell
    • Michel Piccoli
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 116User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

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    Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
    Mario Donen and Michel Piccoli in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
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    John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
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    John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
    John Phillip Law in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
    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)
    John Phillip Law in Danger: Diabolik (1968)
    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)
    • …
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Angela Giussani(story) (comic book)
      • Luciana Giussani(story) (comic book)
      • Dino Maiuri(story) (screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews116

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    If you enjoy 60s pop culture, comic books, Pop Art, psychedelia, trash and the Bond and Flint movies then don't miss 'Diabolik'!
    A quick glance at the user comments for 'Diabolik' will show that it is a movie which divides people to say the least. Some misguided fools and the asinine Mystery Science Theatre 3000 gang (who actually screened an edited version of the movie when they parodied it in their last episode) think it is one of the worst movies ever made. I pity them. The rest of us (including Mike Myers and The Beastie Boys - see their "Body Movin'" video for an affectionate homage) love it as one of the best examples of 1960s Pop Art kitsch. 'Modesty Blaise' was I think the first of the 60s European comic book adaptations in this style, followed closely by 'Barbarella' and then 'Diabolik'. Later in the early 70s there was 'Baba Yaga', the last gasp for this short lived genre. Too bad, because I just can't get enough of this stuff! 'Diabolik's director Mario Bava is a horror legend largely because of brilliant movies like 'Black Sunday' and 'Kill, Baby... Kill!' but he was in fact very versatile, not just making Gothic horror classics, but also science fiction, westerns, Hercules movies and hard boiled crime thrillers. And then there's 'Diabolik', something else again. John Phillip Law, who played the blind angel Pygar in 'Barbarella', as well as appearing in cult favourites like 'Death Rides A Horse' and 'Open Season', is perfectly cast as Diabolik. Many criticize Law's performance, which is admittedly pretty wooden, but I didn't have a problem with it. He suits the material, which let's face it, isn't exactly Shakespeare. Marisa Mell ('Mad Dog') plays Diabolik's beautiful partner in crime Eva Kant, Bunuel regular Michel Piccoli ('Belle De Jour', 'La Grande Bouffe') is Diabolik's nemesis Inspector Ginko, Adolfo Celi ('Thunderball', 'That Man From Rio') plays Valmont, a rival criminal mastermind, and Terry-Thomas ('I'm All Right Jack', The Abominable Dr Phibes') is the Minister Of Finance. Bava was working with quite a small budget (less than half a million US dollars - for comparison 'You Only Live Twice' cost nine MILLION more!) but achieved wonders, a testament to his skill and creativity. It's a very stylish movie with some wonderfully inventive visuals, especially Diabolik's cave which is very impressive considering the lack of money you'd generally expect for this kind of movie. Added to that a fantastic score from Morricone, which many fans believe is one of his very best, if not THE best. If you want to see one of the inspirations for the Austin Powers series, especially if you enjoy 60s pop culture, comic books, Pop Art, psychedelia, trash and the Bond and Flint movies then don't miss 'Diabolik'. The rest of you can wait until 'Bad Boys 3' or whatever drivel you think is a good, fun popcorn movie. In my opinion, anyone who slams this movie is beyond redemption!
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    • Mar 14, 2004

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    • Release date
      • May 1968 (United States)
      • Italy
      • France
      • Italian
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    • Filming locations
      • Blue Grotto, Capri, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica
      • Marianne Productions
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    • 1 hour 45 minutes
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