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[[Image:Diabolik poster 01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Danger: Diabolik (1968)'']] | [[Image:Diabolik poster 01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Danger: Diabolik (1968)'' This was the American release title (and poster) aimed at capitalizing on the James Bond 007 craze of the 1960s.]] | ||
[[Diabolik]] was an Italian espionage thriller, starring American actor [[John Phillip Law]] and many actors/actresses who were familiar to Italian moviegoers. Though being an American, [[John Phillip Law]] was also fluent in Italian, which made him popular in that particular film market. Though the international title of the film was [[Diabolik]] (named after the titular character) it was re-titled by the distributor as '''Danger: Diabolik ''' for its' release in the U.S. Theatrical market to enhance the 'adventure' aspect of the film, since the term 'diabolic' or 'diabolical' in American cinema marquees usually described Horror or Alfred Hitchcock style murder films. It is noteworthy that the campy nature of the film made it a target of the MST3K (Mystery Science Theatre 3000) treatment. | [[Diabolik]] was an Italian espionage thriller, starring American actor [[John Phillip Law]] and many actors/actresses who were familiar to Italian moviegoers. Though being an American, [[John Phillip Law]] was also fluent in Italian, which made him popular in that particular film market. Though the international title of the film was [[Diabolik]] (named after the titular character) it was re-titled by the distributor as '''Danger: Diabolik ''' for its' release in the U.S. Theatrical market to enhance the 'adventure' aspect of the film, since the term 'diabolic' or 'diabolical' in American cinema marquees usually described Horror or Alfred Hitchcock style murder films. It is noteworthy that the campy nature of the film made it a target of the MST3K (Mystery Science Theatre 3000) treatment. | ||
Revision as of 03:52, 8 April 2010
Diabolik was an Italian espionage thriller, starring American actor John Phillip Law and many actors/actresses who were familiar to Italian moviegoers. Though being an American, John Phillip Law was also fluent in Italian, which made him popular in that particular film market. Though the international title of the film was Diabolik (named after the titular character) it was re-titled by the distributor as Danger: Diabolik for its' release in the U.S. Theatrical market to enhance the 'adventure' aspect of the film, since the term 'diabolic' or 'diabolical' in American cinema marquees usually described Horror or Alfred Hitchcock style murder films. It is noteworthy that the campy nature of the film made it a target of the MST3K (Mystery Science Theatre 3000) treatment.
The following firearms were used in Diabolik (a.k.a. Danger: Diabolik).
Beretta M12
Various characters use early-model Beretta M12 machine guns with wooden grips and folded stocks.
Beretta M951
The Beretta M951 is by several characters throughout. Inspector Ginko (Michel Piccoli) uses one kept in a shoulder holster.
M1A1 Thompson
The M1A1 Thompson is used by several police officers and guards throughout the film.
Colt Detective Special
The first-generation Colt Detective Special is seen twice in the film. Gangster Valmont (Adolfo Celi) uses a nickel version to shoot dissenting members of his gang. Later, police officer Sergeant Danek while disguised as a waiter, uses a blued version to shoot at Diabolik.
