Goldface, the Fantastic Superman

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman

Year: 1967

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Bitto Albertini

AdventureCrime

Goldface battles the villainous Dr. Cobra, with help from a bare‑chested African ally named Kotar. Kotar spends his time delivering punches, munching peanuts, rubbing his eyes, and spouting gibberish, frequently addressing Goldface as “Bâ’anga.”

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Timeline & Setting – Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967)

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Location

Matthews's party, hotel, beach, wrestling ring, Cobra's secret base

The action unfolds across a ritzy party hosted by Matthews, then moves to a corporate hotel and a sun-drenched beach where Pamela's race and the subsequent attacks occur. The story also shifts to a hidden base where Cobra's operatives coordinate their schemes, culminating in a climactic wrestling ring confrontation. The settings blend urban excess with tropical locales, underscoring the contrast between glamour and danger.

🎉 Party atmosphere 🏨 Luxury hotel setting 🏖️ Beach locale 🎪 Wrestling ring 🕵️ Secret base

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Main Characters – Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967)

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Matthews (The Cobra)

A ruthless businessman orchestrating extortion and insurance fraud. He targets Perera's daughter Pamela and uses clandestine means to eliminate rivals, including killing Number 2. Though his plans are foiled, he escapes by helicopter, continuing to menace from the shadows.

🕶️ Antagonist 🗡️ Calculating 💼 Corporate criminal

Goldface

The masked alter ego of Dr. Vilar, a scientist by day and crime-fighter by night. He saves Pamela from assassins, uses gadgetry like a radio-controlled plane, and confronts Cobra’s network, all while keeping his true identity a closely guarded secret.

🦸‍♂️ Hero 🧪 Scientist

Pamela

Perera's daughter who competes in a motorcycle race and becomes a target of Cobra's schemes. She is protected by Goldface and plays a central role in the tension between wealth-driven villains and a world that values safety.

🎯 Protagonist 🏍️ Racer

Olga

Pamela's friend who accompanies her to the beach. She is present during the assassination attempts and shares in the peril that surrounds the heroine, highlighting the dangers faced by those close to Pamela.

👭 Sidekick 🏖️ Beach setting

Gunner

Perera's administrator who is eyed as a potential Cobra insider. He becomes a target in Goldface's pursuit of the truth, and ultimately is killed during the conflict at Cobra's base.

🏢 Inside man 🗡️ Victim

Kotar

Goldface's loyal assistant who helps in tracking Cobra and navigating dangerous bases. He supports infiltration efforts and coordinates with Goldface to close in on the villain's operation.

🤝 Assistant 🧭 Strategist

Killer

One of Cobra's assassins who sabotages Pamela's motorcycle and participates in the attacks. He is ultimately killed when Cobra's plans fall apart, illustrating the ruthlessness of the Cobra's network.

🔫 Assassin 🧩 Thug

Number 2

The Cobra's trusted agent who carries out the initial money exchange. He is killed by Matthews during the pursuit of Cobra's schemes, marking the ruthless hierarchy within the criminal operation.

🧑‍✈️ Henchman 🪙 Money mule

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Major Themes – Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967)

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🦸‍♂️ Dual Identity

The film centers on a masked hero who hides behind Goldface, a public persona, while secretly being Dr. Vilar. The unmasking of the identity adds tension as he balances scientific work with crime-fighting, blurring lines between ally and adversary. This duality drives key plot turns, including rescue missions and undercover investigations.

💰 Crime & Extortion

Extortion and greed drive the Cobra's plans, from demanding protection money to staging insurance-friendly catastrophes. The villains manipulate corporate power to rebuild after planned destruction, revealing how financial motives fuel violence. The pursuit of profit ultimately clashes with the hero's quest for justice.

📡 Resourceful Action

The hero employs inventive gadgets, such as a radio-controlled plane loaded with explosives, to thwart the criminals. The narrative rewards quick thinking and tactical moves, from rescues on waterskiing beaches to infiltrating a secret base. These moments emphasize a modern, gadget-fueled approach to crime-fighting.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:33

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