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Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967): Cast & Plot

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Goldface, the Fantastic Superman is a 1967 adventure crime film directed by Bitto Albertini, starring Espartaco Santoni as dottor Vilar / "Goldface", Lothar and Manuel Monroy. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Goldface, the Fantastic Superman (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Bitto Albertini
Genres
Adventure , Crime
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Goldface, the Fantastic Superman About?

The premise of Goldface, the Fantastic Superman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

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.”

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • non comic book superhero
  • superhero
  • reference to superman
  • dc comics
  • eurospy
  • lucha libre
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Cast & crew

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman Cast & Characters

Espartaco Santoni leads the cast as dottor Vilar / "Goldface", with Lothar as assistente di Goldface and Manuel Monroy. Directed by Bitto Albertini; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bitto Albertini

More films directed by Bitto Albertini: Naked and Cruel, Escape from Galaxy 3, Escape from Galaxy 3 and Yellow Emanuelle.

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Plot

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman Plot Summary

What happens in Goldface, the Fantastic Superman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

At a lavish party hosted by businessman Matthews [Manuel Monroy], the night takes a dangerous turn when terrorists led by the megalomaniac known as The Cobra strike, destroying the industrial property he oversees. In the background, a high-profile wrestling event unfolds, featuring the celebrated masked star Goldface. A German reporter pressing for a straight answer about the man behind the mask discovers that no one seems to know, and the mystery only deepens as the show goes on. The real identity behind Goldface is Dr. Vilar, a scientist at the laboratory of the millionaire Perera, a charming but reckless womanizer whose day job hides a far more perilous double life. Dr. Vilar becomes intimately tied to the escalating danger as events spiral from corporate sabotage to life-or-death stakes.

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The whole story of Goldface, the Fantastic Superman, scene by scene

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Goldface, the Fantastic Superman Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Goldface - Der phantastische Superman” and “Голдфейс, фантастический Супермен”.

Also known as
  • Goldface - Der phantastische Superman
  • Голдфейс, фантастический Супермен

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Goldface, the Fantastic Superman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Goldface, the Fantastic Superman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Goldface, the Fantastic Superman?

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Goldface, the Fantastic Superman released?

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman was released on December 22, 1967.

Who directed Goldface, the Fantastic Superman?

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman was directed by Bitto Albertini.

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Who is in the cast of Goldface, the Fantastic Superman?

Goldface, the Fantastic Superman stars Espartaco Santoni as dottor Vilar / "Goldface", Lothar as assistente di Goldface and Manuel Monroy, among 9 credited actors.

Does Goldface, the Fantastic Superman have a post-credit scene?

No. Goldface, the Fantastic Superman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Goldface, the Fantastic Superman in?

The original language of Goldface, the Fantastic Superman is Italian.

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