Danger: Diabolik
Seen it?1968 | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 25 times its budget, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Dark Knight Rises, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
International man of mystery Diabolik and his sensuous lover Eva Kant pull off heist after heist, all while European cops led by Inspector Ginko and envious mobsters led by Ralph Valmont are closing in on them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$10 million worldwide on a $400K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mario Bava
- John Phillip LawDiabolik
- Marisa MellEva Kant
- Michel PiccoliInspector Ginko
- Adolfo CeliRalph Valmont
- Claudio GoraPolice Chief
- Mario DonenSergeant Danek
- Renzo PalmerMr. Hammond
- Caterina BorattoLady Clark
- Lucia ModugnoProstitute
- Annie GorassiniRose