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Condorman

  • 19811981
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.9K
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Condorman (1981)
Cartoonist Woody becomes the superhero he draws. Using his gadgets he helps a Soviet spy defect to the West.
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Cartoonist Woody becomes the superhero he draws. Using his gadgets he helps a Soviet spy defect to the West.Cartoonist Woody becomes the superhero he draws. Using his gadgets he helps a Soviet spy defect to the West.Cartoonist Woody becomes the superhero he draws. Using his gadgets he helps a Soviet spy defect to the West.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • Marc Stirdivant(screenplay)
    • Robert Sheckley(novel "The Game of X")
    • Mickey Rose(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Michael Crawford
    • Oliver Reed
    • Barbara Carrera
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  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • Marc Stirdivant(screenplay)
    • Robert Sheckley(novel "The Game of X")
    • Mickey Rose(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Michael Crawford
    • Oliver Reed
    • Barbara Carrera
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    • 51User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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  • Videos2

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    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 40
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    Sneak Previews Season 3 Episode 40

    Photos23

    Original Disney costume displayed at D23 booth
    Condorman (1981)
    Condorman (1981)
    Condorman (1981)
    Oliver Reed in Condorman (1981)
    Condorman (1981)
    Barbara Carrera, Michael Crawford, and James Hampton in Condorman (1981)
    Michael Crawford in Condorman (1981)
    Michael Crawford in Condorman (1981)
    Condorman (1981)
    Condorman (1981)
    Barbara Carrera and Michael Crawford in Condorman (1981)

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    Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford
    • Woody Wilkinsas Woody Wilkins
    Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed
    • Krokovas Krokov
    Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera
    • Nataliaas Natalia
    James Hampton
    James Hampton
    • Harry Osloas Harry Oslo
    Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    Jean-Pierre Kalfon
    • Morovichas Morovich
    Dana Elcar
    Dana Elcar
    • Russ Devlinas Russ Devlin
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Russian Agentas Russian Agent
    Robert Arden
    Robert Arden
    • CIA Chiefas CIA Chief
    Gérard Buhr
    Gérard Buhr
      David Pontremoli
        • Director
          • Charles Jarrott
        • Writers
          • Marc Stirdivant(screenplay)
          • Robert Sheckley(novel "The Game of X")
          • Mickey Rose(uncredited)
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        Storyline

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        Comic artist and writer Woody performs a simple courier operation for his friend Harry who works for the CIA. But when he successfully fends off hostile agents, he earns the respect of the beautiful Natalia, who requests his assistance for her defection. Woody uses this request as leverage to use the CIA's resources to bring his comic book creation, Condorman, to life to battle the evil Krokov. —Ben Evans <turlough@geocities.com>
        • non comic book superhero
        • character name as title
        • condorman character
        • motor vehicle
        • weapons fire
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        • Plot summary
        • Plot synopsis
        • Taglines
          • He Spies! He Flies! He Death-Defies!
        • Genres
          • Action
          • Adventure
          • Comedy
          • Drama
          • Family
          • Romance
        • Certificate
          • PG
        • Parents guide
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        • Trivia
          In one scene, Barbara Carrera's character is terrorized by Oliver Reed's. A perfectionist, Oliver felt that Barbara's acting was wooden and not fully projecting the true fear her character would be feeling at that moment. Frustrated with her, he actually opened the door of the helicopter they were in and threatened to throw her out. The fear on her face is real. Getting the shot needed, Oliver shoves her back and then relaxes with a slight smile. In anger, Barbara actually elbows him painfully, which you can see in Oliver's face. But not wishing to sour the scene, he takes the punch, though his displeasure is plain on his face. (This little fight is in the film during the escape attempt from the ski lodge.)
        • Goofs
          Wire work is clearly seen above the Condorman suit flying over the Monte Carlo pier.
        • Quotes

          Krokov: Have you seen this report on this Condorman? On this man Wilkins? He is an AMATEUR, do you hear? He is NOT an agent of the CIA! He is a WRITER OF COMIC BOOKS!

        • Crazy credits
          No ending credits. Just the "The End" phrase and the copyright notice.
        • Connections
          Featured in Sneak Previews: Victory/Condorman/Loulou/Under the Rainbow (1981)

        User reviews51

        Review
        Top review
        Ready for a Re-make.............
        I saw this on VHS rental in the early 80's and remember it with massive fondness. Over here in the UK the film has been deleted from VHS for over a decade so my chance to see this film again was nil.

        So along came DVD, I had no player and this was only available in the US. I bought a player that could play all regions and imported me a copy, and when it bounced through the letterbox to the floor I was like a kid at Christmas.

        This is the story of an American comic book artist drawing his books from Paris. His best friend, and flat mate, is a CIA office clerk. When a job comes up for a civilian to carry out, Woody is recruited. After the success of the first mission, all be it by pure luck, Woody is requested by a KGB agent to help her defect.

        Now this film is still one of my favourites at the age of 30. And that's not seeing through rose tinted glasses anymore. This film is funny and you really wanna see the good guys win. The gadgets blow James Bond away and I dare anybody who doesn't wanna own a old wagon that converts to a car, or a massive condorman suit that helps you fly.

        Now for the bad bits. The film doesn't relate to today's audience with the cold war long since dead and the Russians our friends and allies now. Michael Crawford will always be Condorman to me, but his American accent is very poor. The films print looks lifeless with no colour and the music still lives in 80's ville. Also the plot is very loose, why they went across the alps and through small villages when they could of got on a plane and been in the US in a few hours is never explained. But please do not let this put you off. This is a gem of a movie that still makes me wanna be Condorman. So Speilberg you ever make a remake of this count me in...........
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        • uglyklown
        • Apr 7, 2003

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        • Release date
          • August 7, 1981 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United Kingdom
        • Official site
          • Official site
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Kondormannen
        • Filming locations
          • Monte Carlo, Monaco
        • Production company
          • Walt Disney Productions
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        • Budget
          • $14,000,000 (estimated)
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 30 minutes
        • Aspect ratio
          • 2.35 : 1

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