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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Danish ( Subtitles ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), Finnish ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), Norwegian ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Commentary, Interactive Menu, Music Video, Scene Access, Teaser(s), Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The suave, psychedelic-era thief called Diabolik (John Philip Law) can't get enough of life's good - or glittery - things. Not when there are currency shipments to steal from under the noses of snooty government officials and priceless jewels to lift from the boudoirs of the superrich. The elusive scoundrel finds plenty of ways to live up to his name in this tongue-in-cheek, live-action caper inspired by Europe's popular Diabolik comics. He clambers up walls, zaps a press conference with Exhilaration Gas, smacks a confession out of a crimelord while freefalling with him from an airplane, and pulls off the heist of a twenty-ton gold ingot. Impossible? No, diabolical - Danger: Diabolik, to be exact! ...Danger: Diabolik ( Danger: Diabolik! ) ( Diabolik )
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie was taken by Mario Bava from an Italian comic book, and turned into a fantastic late 60's explosion of colour, swinging music and speeded up car chases. The lead character - Diabolik - is a master criminal with an incredible underground hideout, which makes the bat cave look like a pot hole. John Philip Law, who plays our anti-hero, is incredible to watch. As Diabolik spends a lot of the time masked up in black PVC, with only his eyes and eyebrows on view, Philip Law brilliantly portrays a man on the edge by constantly moving and twitching. Always on the look out for the cops or other criminals. He's ably accompanied by the beautiful Melissa Mell as his partner in crime - and she certainly makes the most of the rather skimpy wardrobe she has. And then there's the groovy soundtrack by Ennio Morricone. Great stuff. The only drawback to the film is the lack of structure. It watches like 4 or 5 different issues from the comic it was taken from. There's a number of different heists that, on their own are great fun to watch, but as a whole don't lead anywhere. They're just the latest in his string of master crimes. But if you're willing to accept that as a whole, the film doesn't really have any beginning or end, then you should be ready to squeeze into that PVC cat-suit, jump into the nearest E-type, and speed off into the psychadelia horizon with a beautiful chick by your side. Italian crime caper at its best!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This Italian crime caper is based on a series of comic books and, as you might expect if you're familiar with director Mario Bava, is a visual feast.
Absolutely stunning set design and rich colours dominate this fantastical kitsch piece of eye candy from the 60s.
It's not to be taken seriously in terms of plot and the performances, especially that of the wonderful Terry Thomas, are uniformly scenery chewing .
That, of course, is the main attraction of 'Diabolik'. It is very much of it's time and a must see for fans of Euro-Cinema from that period.
The DVD is of very high quality, with an informative commentary track, excellent documentary and a rather special music video homage from The Beastie Boys.
Absolutely stunning set design and rich colours dominate this fantastical kitsch piece of eye candy from the 60s.
It's not to be taken seriously in terms of plot and the performances, especially that of the wonderful Terry Thomas, are uniformly scenery chewing .
That, of course, is the main attraction of 'Diabolik'. It is very much of it's time and a must see for fans of Euro-Cinema from that period.
The DVD is of very high quality, with an informative commentary track, excellent documentary and a rather special music video homage from The Beastie Boys.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Danger Diabolik is a classic! It was made in the late 60s, produced by Dino de Laurentiis, based on the Diabolik comics & brilliantly realises a fantasy world of a guy who steals for pleasure. Excellent acting from a leather-clad John Phillip Law & Marisa Mell with a special guest appearance for Terry Thomas! Best parts of the film: Diabolik in black leather and the revolving bed of money scene!
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Diabolikly Good
This film is pure 1960's. It has everything-action, girls,cars. What more can you want? From the first frame it doesn't disappoint and what's more our hero remains faithful to his... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andy H
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For those who are not Italian probably this movie means nothing. For those who knows Diabolik and agree with it's motion-picture this is a cult movie. Anyway. *****
Published 10 months ago by Mag
Camp Comic book at its best!!
Classic sixties cult movie. If you like the Adam West Batman then this is for you. John Phillip Law is the anti hero Diabolik. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Norvic Kilton
enjoy the Avengers , you'll love this
This is a film that does not take itself too seriously. Horror director Mario Bava was funded by Dino De Laurentis to direct this arty Italian response to James Bond. Read more
Published 18 months ago by tallmanbaby
bona fide cult classic.
danger diabolik is a movie from the golden age of cult cinema-the mid sixties.The director,mario bava,is known more for his stylish horror masterpieces like mask of satan,black... Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Watson
Escapist Fantasy
Purely escapist and infantile cult film of the late Sixties of the last century. I remember seeing it as a school boy and wowed the adventures in the film. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by Satish Nimkar
Fantastic 70s camp classic
Danger Diabolik is fantastically campy, has great production design, a hot sidekick and some truly hilarious scenes. It's highly recommended! Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2009 by Sebastian Haselbeck
First-rate nonsense!
Joyfully ridiculous from end to end - bursting with extravagent sets, daft costumes, impressive photography and typical "international" dubbing, this is utterly irresistible! Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2008 by N. C. Bateman
Disappointing
I rented this yesterday because I had heard it was one of the best adaptations of a comic. I have not read the comics so cannot comment on this. Read more
Published on 28 July 2008 by Syleroth
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