In Like Flint

Set during the Cold War in the 1960s, the film blends Space Age optimism with espionage paranoia. It hinges on rival space programs, covert operations, and rapid technological advances that frame the conflict. The era's atmosphere amplifies the high-stakes power struggle between nations and covert groups.

The main action unfolds around a space facility and spa in the Virgin Islands that doubles as the Fabulous Face headquarters. The story also shifts to New York and to the Soviet Union, including scenes at the Bolshoi Ballet and the Kremlin, highlighting a globe-spanning conspiracy. Key events move between Cuba and other locales as the plan to control the world unfolds.

💃 Power & Gender

The Fabulous Face organization is a female-led conspiracy aiming to run the world, flipping traditional gender power dynamics. The plot uses glamour, seduction and social manipulation as tools of political influence. The contrast between male bravado and female cunning drives much of the suspense.

🔍 Conspiracy

A fake president, identity swaps, and a network of spies propel the intrigue. Gadgets like hypnosis watches and mind-control hair dryers help power the deception. Protagonists piece together clues across multiple nations to thwart the plot.

🚀 Space Age

The rocket launch and space platform anchor the thriller in the Space Age era. Cryogenic chambers, cosmonauts, and high-tech gadgets raise the stakes of political power plays. Action unfolds on Earth and in orbit as the protagonists strive to prevent global catastrophe.