The Man Called Flintstone

The Man Called Flintstone

Year: 1966

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

RomanceMusicAnimationFamilyMystery

In this Flintstones adventure, secret agent Rock Slag is injured during a chase in Bedrock. His superiors replace him with look‑alike Fred Flintstone, sending him undercover to Paris and Rome. Wilma, Barney and Betty enjoy the trip while Fred must stop Green Goose from launching a missile without revealing his secret to his loved ones.

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Timeline & Setting – The Man Called Flintstone (1966)

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Time period

Location

Bedrock, Paris, Rome, Eurock

Bedrock is the Flintstones' stone-age hometown and family hub. The story shifts to cosmopolitan Paris and ancient Rome as Fred goes undercover, exposing a contrast between everyday life and spy intrigue. The abandoned amusement park serves as the Green Goose's hideout, a key action setting that intensifies the danger. The vacation ploy to Eurock frames the deception and chase across multiple locations.

🪨 Bedrock 🏙️ Stone-age town 🎢 Abandoned amusement park

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Main Characters – The Man Called Flintstone (1966)

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Barney Rubble (Mel Blanc)

Fred's loyal best friend and comic foil, Barney is brash but brave. He sticks by Fred during the undercover mission, even when the plan puts him in danger. He endures capture and torture by the Green Goose and remains focused on protecting Fred and Pebbles.

🧭 Loyal 😂 Comic relief 🛡️ Courageous

Ali (Don Messick)

One of Rock Slag's pursuers, Ali relentlessly targets Fred and contributes to the danger with multiple attempts on his life. He embodies the relentless, menacing side of the crime plot.

🔪 Villain 🏃‍♂️ Persistent 🌀 Cunning

Rock Slag / The Green Goose (Paul Frees)

A master criminal whose disguise and schemes drive the plot; as Rock Slag he is the secret agent, while as the Green Goose he plans to launch a deadly missile hidden in a park ride. His calculated manipulation and dual identities fuel the tension.

🎭 Mastermind 🧩 Deceptive 🗡️ Dangerous

Chief Mountmore (Harvey Korman)

The Secret Service chief who recruits Fred and keeps watch over the mission, embodying authority and strategic manipulation. He orchestrates the assignment, though his plans are toppled by the villains.

🧭 Authority 💼 Bureaucracy ⚠️ Betrayal

Fred Flintstone (Mel Blanc)

The central protagonist who juggles family life with undercover spy duties. He navigates a web of mistaken identity, flirtations, and a commitment to Pebbles' future, all while trying to stay loyal to his family.

🕵️‍♂️ Hero 🧠 Quick-thinking 🧭 Disguised

Wilma Flintstone (Jean Vander Pyl)

Fred's wife, skeptical of his behavior and deeply protective of her family. She confronts Fred after catching him with Tanya and remains a steady, resolute presence throughout the misadventures.

💪 Loyal 🧠 Skeptical 👩‍👧‍👦 Family-focused

Mr. Slate (John Stephenson)

Fred's quarry boss and a figure of authority, representing the corporate world intersecting with the undercover mission. He provides the structural backing that propels Fred into the spy plot.

🏢 Authority 👔 Corporate

Roberta (Janet Waldo)

One of Rock Slag's admirers who appears in Rome, adding romantic tension and heightening the chase as she follows Fred.

👧 Adorer 🏃‍♀️ Pursuer

Tanya Malichite (June Foray)

The Green Goose's top lieutenant who lures Fred and negotiates with Rock Slag, highlighting the use of charm and manipulation in crime.

🕶️ Seductive 🗺️ Schemer 💼 Operative

Betty Rubble (Gerry Johnson)

Barney's ally and Wilma's friend, who appears in Bedrock and contributes to the dynamic of trust and friendship as the mystery unfolds.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Friend 🛡️ Supportive

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Major Themes – The Man Called Flintstone (1966)

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🎭 Disguise

Disguise and mistaken identity drive the central tension, with Fred mistaken as Rock Slag and with Triple X operating as a master of disguise. The Green Goose network uses appearances to manipulate others and gain leverage. The plot hinges on knowing who is truly in control and who can be trusted.

💖 Loyalty

Loyalty to family and friends guides Fred's choices, even when deception complicates his life. Barney endures capture and interrogation to protect Fred and Pebbles's future. Wilma's trust and the Rubbles' bond anchor the story and help resolve the conflict.

🔥 Under Pressure

The chase, threats, and the looming inter-rockinental missile create intense pressure on all characters. Fred and Barney improvise to outsmart the Green Goose and escape captivity. The climax tests courage and ingenuity as the heroes turn the tables and avert disaster.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:31

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