Danger: Diabolik

Original title: Diabolik

19681968
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 45min

Diabolik (1968)

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International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensual lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensual lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensual lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensual lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensual lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.

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Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

Mario Donen and Michel Piccoli in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law and Marisa Mell in Diabolik (1968)

John Phillip Law

Diabolikas Diabolik

Eva Kantas Eva Kant

Inspector Ginkoas Inspector Ginko

Ralph Valmontas Ralph Valmont

Police Chiefas Police Chief

Sergeant Danekas Sergeant Danek

Mr. Hammond - Second Minister of the Interioras Mr. Hammond - Second Minister of the Interior

Caterina Boratto

Lady Clarkas Lady Clark

Prostituteas Prostitute

Annie Gorassini

Roseas Rose

Lorry Driveras Lorry Driver

Policewomanas Policewoman
(as Lidia Biondi C.S.C.)

Bank Manageras Bank Manager

Joe - Valmont's Henchmanas Joe - Valmont's Henchman

Valmont's Henchmanas Valmont's Henchman

Isarco Ravaioli

Valmont's Henchmanas Valmont's Henchman

Giorgio Sciolette

Dr. Ferrara - Morgue Physicianas Dr. Ferrara - Morgue Physician

Minister of the Interioras Minister of the Interior
(as Terry Thomas)
…

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In psychedelic swinging 60s style, the dreaded thief Diabolik wreaks havoc on a generic European country for his own financial gain and amusement. He shares an extravagant underground lair (and a giant bed of money) with his curvaceous, beautiful girlfriend...who uses her awesome powers to help Diabolik foil gangsters and steal billions from the government. As the anti-hero of the film, Diabolik must face off against bumbling cops and revenge-seeking mafiosi. —Michael "Rabbit" Hutchison <rabhutch@spacestar.net>

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Taglines
- He robs from the rich to give to the girls!
Genres
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide

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

Top 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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5

Golgo-13
Sep 2, 2005

Release date
- May 1968 (United States)
Countries of origin
- Italy
- France
Language
- Italian
Also known as
- Goldstrike!
Filming locations
- Blue Grotto, Capri, Italy
Production companies
- Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica
- Marianne Productions
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Budget
- $400,000 (estimated)

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
- 1h 45min
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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