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 – Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967)

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1

Terror attack on Matthews's party

During Matthews's party, terrorists led by The Cobra attack and destroy his industrial property. The assault marks the beginning of the Cobra's extortion plot and shows the scale of his threat. Security and guests scramble as the factories burn.

Matthews's party
2

Goldface wins the wrestling match

A wrestling match unfolds where the masked Goldface participates and defeats his challenger, earning public recognition. The victory hints at his larger double life and his abilities beyond the ring. His audience learns that Goldface is more than a showman.

Wrestling arena
3

German reporter exposes the mask

A German reporter seeks an interview with Goldface, but learns that no one knows the man behind the mask. The exchange builds mystery around Goldface's true identity.

Press area
4

Cobra's extortion demand

The Cobra demands two million dollars from Perera to protect his factories from attacks. The threat escalates the conflict and ties the extortion plot directly to Perera's business empire.

Perera's office
5

Dr. Vilar tasked to deliver the money

Perera's company assigns Dr. Vilar to deliver the extortion money to Cobra's men. He arrives at the meeting place and hands over the suitcase, only for the exchange to be wrapped in danger.

Meeting place
6

Money recovered by Goldface

After the deal, Dr. Vilar chases Cobra's men to a hotel, where he shifts to Goldface and fights the terrorists. He defeats them and recovers the money, foiling the Cobra's initial scheme.

Hotel
7

Cobra's new scheme

Having learned the money was returned, The Cobra devises a new scheme to intimidate Perera and cement his influence. The new plan heightens the danger for Pamela and others around Perera.

8

Pamela's motorcycle race sabotaged

Cobra targets Perera's daughter Pamela by sabotaging her motorcycle during a race. Goldface intervenes and saves her from the peril, underscoring his protective role.

Motorcycle race track
9

Beach attack and waterskiing ambush

At the beach, assassins attack Pamela and her friend Olga while they waterski. Goldface uses a radio-controlled toy plane loaded with explosives to destroy the attackers' boat, foiling the attempt. Because the killers have seen his face, Cobra destroys them in retaliation.

Beach
10

Cobra is Matthews

It is revealed that The Cobra is Matthews, a ruthless mastermind who intends to profit from destroying his own property via insurance. This twist reframes his motive as greed and personal gain.

11

Impostor match and real arrival

A wrestling match features an impostor Goldface to lure the real hero. The impostor loses, and the real Goldface arrives with his ally Kotar to continue the pursuit.

Wrestling ring
12

Gunner suspected; base pursuit

Goldface tells Captain Claridge that he suspects Gunner, Perera's administrator, of being Cobra's inside man. He and Kotar press on toward Cobra's secret base.

13

Pamela kidnapped; rescue mission

Cobra kidnaps Pamela and demands four million dollars in ransom. Goldface and Kotar infiltrate Cobra's secret base to rescue her and defeat the criminals.

Cobra's secret base
14

Final showdown and denouement

During the confrontation, Gunner is killed by Matthews. Goldface rescues Pamela and signals the police to storm the base. Matthews kills Number 2 and escapes on a helicopter, but the police shoot down Cobra's helicopter, ending the threat. Goldface then returns to the wrestling ring.

Cobra's base and wrestling ring

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 10:42

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Q1

How is Dr. Vilar connected to Goldface?

A.

Dr. Vilar is the man behind the Goldface mask. He works as a scientist at millionaire Perera's laboratory while leading a double life as the masked wrestling champion. When Cobra's men steal the extortion money, Dr. Vilar transforms into Goldface to pursue and recover the funds.

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Q2

Why is Matthews revealed to be The Cobra?

A.

Matthews orchestrates the terrorist attack on his own industrial property to collect insurance money. He uses The Cobra as a persona to extort Perera and eliminate witnesses. When his own men see his face during failed assassination attempts on Pamela, he kills them to cover his tracks.

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Q3

Why does The Cobra target Pamela?

A.

The Cobra targets Pamela, Perera's daughter, to pressure her father into paying. After his first extortion scheme fails, he escalates by sabotaging her motorcycle during a race and later kidnapping her for a 4 million dollar ransom.

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Q4

How does Goldface save Pamela from the beach attack?

A.

When assassins attack Pamela and Olga during waterskiing, Goldface borrows a radio-controlled toy plane, loads it with explosives, and flies it into the attackers' boat, destroying it and saving the women.

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Q5

Why does The Cobra kill his own assassins?

A.

After the failed beach attack, The Cobra eliminates his assassins because they have seen his face. He views anyone who knows his true identity as a liability that must be removed.

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Q6

What was the purpose of the impostor Goldface match?

A.

Matthews and a promoter stage a wrestling match with an impostor Goldface to draw out the real champion. The impostor loses deliberately, prompting the genuine Goldface to appear, allowing Cobra's men to ambush him.

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Q7

Why does Goldface suspect Gunner is The Cobra's inside man?

A.

Goldface suspects Gunner, Perera's administrator, of being The Cobra's inside man due to his position providing access to information and the facility. The suspicion escalates during the chase toward Cobra's secret base.

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Q8

How does the final confrontation with Matthews end?

A.

During the rescue of Pamela at Cobra's base, Matthews kills Number 2 and escapes by helicopter. Goldface pursues, and police gunfire brings down Matthews' helicopter, ending the threat. Goldface then returns victorious to the wrestling ring.

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Q9

How does Goldface recover the stolen money?

A.

After Dr. Vilar delivers the 2 million dollar payment to Cobra's men at the meeting point, he chases them to a hotel. There he transforms into Goldface, fights the terrorists, and recovers all the money, foiling the initial extortion attempt.

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Q10

What role does Kotar play in helping Goldface?

A.

Kotar serves as Goldface's loyal ally throughout the story. He accompanies Goldface to wrestling matches, helps investigate clues, assists in infiltrating Cobra's secret base, and aids in rescuing Pamela from captivity.

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