Adolfo Celi, Annie Gorassini, Caterina Boratto

Fantasy-oriented tale follows the outrageous exploits of a super-hero/arch-criminal who ends up solidifying into a gold statue.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Mario Bava

Release Date: January 1, 1968

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DVD Release Date: June 14, 2005

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  • June 30, 2008
    james bond meets the pink panther with a whole lot of sixties pop style. the weak script and cheesy acting don't keep this from being great fun. really cool score and groovy set designs but bava could make most anything look great! campy cult classic
  • September 5, 2007
    I can't even begin to describe the cornucopia of ocular delights that is Danger: Diabolik.

    One of the grooviest movies ever! This movie DRIPS with pop coolness
  • May 28, 2007
    Another great Mario Bava flick. In 1968 it was one of the first comic book adaptations and it also doubles as a visual orgy. It's got a great Ennio Morricone score and it's also got all the fun with none of the cheese from the Adam West Batman series. Its also erotic but not slea...( read more)zy and most importantly, it just kicks ass and helped establish the anti-hero. The animated sequence was also very nice.
  • December 13, 2006
    Wonderful sets and a cool, 60s style make this one excellent. Okay, the MST3K version is good, too...
  • December 12, 2007
    Danger Diabolik - A outstanding movie from 1968. Diabolik was taken from an Italian Comic, much like our marvel comics. Diabolik movie was made about the same time as Batman (adam West) Appeared on our TV screens, good thing we didn't see Diabolik as we would have never turn Batm...( read more)an Back on. Move over Batman, Austin Powers, and James Bond. Bava and Diabolik are king. If you haven't seen or heard of this movie give it a chance.
  • August 16, 2009
    "Don't worry; with this suit I could swim through the center of the Sun!"

    James Bond meets jewel theft meets '60s psychedelia schlock. Absurdly funny. Should be required viewing for any fan of B-movie camp.
  • July 28, 2009
    The anti-hero you love. Mario Bava´s cult flick. Wonderful interior designs, sweet sixties.. On of my most-loved!
  • July 22, 2009
    I want to see the MST3K version.
  • July 15, 2009
    He's cooler than Superman, drives a better car than Batman, and his chick can wipe the floors with almost all the Bond girls combined. He's Italy's number-one favorite Super-thief DIABOLIK!! *Que evil laughter*

    Mario Bava was already a genius(even if he made no other movie Bla...( read more)ck Sunday would make him a legend) when he turned his attention to this rare non-horror effort to make quite possibly the best comic-book movie ever made. The inventiveness, winking humour, fun performances by both John Phillip Law, and the ungodly beautiful Marisa Mell(if this movie doesn't make you fall in love with her then I'm shocked!), and kickass Ennio Morricone score make this pure cinematic and comic-geek perfection.
  • March 25, 2009
    I may not sure that I've seen but if he wears a suit to protect himself from hot melting gold than it's the movie.
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Critic Reviews


October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Although it's too long and eventually loses track of Itself, Danger: Diabolik is very nearly the movie Barbarella should have been. full review

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  • flynnparadox
    December 13, 2006
    The last episode of MST3K! But, I like the original film on its own, though. It's a fun sixties caper from the maestro, Bava.
  • domstersch
    May 23, 2006
    Best viewed as Mystery Science Theater 3000, season 10, episode 13.

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