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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1

Rock Slag's escape and presumed death in Bedrock

Ali and Bobo chase a man who looks exactly like Fred through Bedrock and push him off a building, believing they have killed him. The opening scene establishes a deadly cat-and-mouse game around the city. This encounter launches the entire spy-tinged adventure.

Opening sequence Bedrock
2

Family plans for a camping vacation

The Flintstones and Rubbles prepare for a camping trip and even consider dropping Dino and Hoppy off at the veterinarian. The family atmosphere contrasts with the impending world of espionage surrounding Fred. Everyone looks forward to a simple outdoor getaway.

Morning before departure Bedrock
3

Barney crashes Fred's car; hospital encounter

On the way back from a misadventure, Fred crashes Barney's car, forcing a detour to the hospital. There, Rock Slag is also recovering, setting the stage for an unexpected reunion. The hospital becomes a backdrop for the overlapping lives of heroes and villains.

Overture to hospital visit Bedrock Hospital
4

Ali and Bobo neutralize Rock Slag in the hospital

Ali and Bobo locate Rock Slag in the hospital and put him out of commission again. Their pursuit of the Rock Slag threat continues to intensify Fred's own precarious position. The threat from the shadows grows louder.

Shortly after hospital visit Bedrock Hospital
5

Chief Boulder recruits Fred for a Paris mission

Chief Boulder of the Secret Service summons Fred to take his place in Paris for a secret meeting with Tanya, the Green Goose's top lieutenant. Tanya agrees to turn over the Green Goose in exchange for meeting Rock Slag, placing Fred at the center of a high-stakes betrayal and rescue mission.

Mid-mission setup Paris
6

Fred misunderstands Green Goose; Eurock vacation idea

Thinking the Green Goose is literally a bird, Fred tells his family their vacation is an all-expense-paid trip to Eurock. The misunderstanding sparks a family ruse to keep the operation under wraps. Humor and peril collide as the mission approach looms.

Planning phase Bedrock
7

Camping gear traded for tickets; trip to Europe begins

Barney and Fred return the camping gear and use the money to buy tickets so the Rubbles can join the European adventure. The decision signals a major shift from a simple family vacation to a spy-flavored expedition. The family commits to the journey with mixed excitement and trepidation.

Immediately after misunderstanding Bedrock to Europe
8

In Europe: assassination attempts and Rome call

Ali and Bobo stage several attempts on Fred, who they still believe is Rock Slag. In Paris, the Chief redirects the mission, sending Fred to Rome with the master of disguise Triple X. The European landscape becomes a high-stakes battleground of intrigue.

During Europe trip Paris/Rome, Europe
9

Fred dodges Wilma; necklace gambit

Fred tries to sneak away from Wilma to meet Tanya but ends up dodging multiple distractions from Rock Slag's admirers. He buys Wilma a 'genuine imitation diamond necklace' after missing a date, hoping to smooth things over. The romantic subplot weaves through the espionage plot.

Evening in Europe Rome (European stop)
10

Fred discovers the Chief's office and the Green Goose truth

Fred discovers the Chief's secret office and learns what the Green Goose truly is. Overwhelmed by guilt over Pebbles' future, he resolves to confront the mission and meet Tanya at a restaurant. The weight of responsibility shifts his decisions.

Dinner time Restaurant (European stop)
11

Restaurant confrontation; Rock Slag's mistaken replacement

Wilma and the Rubbles crash the same restaurant and misinterpret Fred's meeting with Tanya as an affair. Rock Slag arrives to replace Fred but is mistaken for him and ends up beaten by Wilma, Betty, and Barney. The confusion leaves Fred's cover in jeopardy.

Evening Restaurant
12

Green Goose hideout at the amusement park; capture

Tanya leads Fred to the Green Goose's hideout at an abandoned amusement park, unaware that the Chief has fallen to Ali and Bobo and that Fred has no back-up. Barney follows Fred and both are captured by the Green Goose. The heroes face a perilous trap with few allies.

Night Abandoned amusement park
13

Triple X revealed; missile plan unveiled

Triple X is revealed to be the Green Goose himself, and a deadly inter-rockinental missile disguised as the park's space ride is unveiled. The villainous plot escalates into a spacebound threat that could alter their world. The clock ticks as plans come to a head.

Night Abandoned amusement park
14

The missile trap and escape

Fred and Barney accidentally lock themselves inside the missile; the Green Goose offers release in exchange for a necklace. The duo turns the tables, locking the villains inside and sending the missile toward an unknown fate. Victory comes at a high cost, but the heroes endure.

Climactic moment Space ride missile, amusement park
15

Homecoming and post-credits chase

A huge welcome-home ceremony greets Fred as a Bedrock hero, though he simply longs to be with his family. On the quiet aftermath, Roberta and her brother Mario appear and chase Fred, thinking he is Rock Slag, adding one final round of confusion to the tale. Peace returns, for now, to Bedrock.

Homecoming / Epilogue Bedrock

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