This enjoyable movie is full of noisy action , wrestling , double crosses, breathtaking pursuits , explosions and everything a typical spionage . A superhero in comic-book style named Superargo (Ken Wood) takes on a megalomaniac madman (Gerard Tichy) , his underlings and Diabolikus' girlfriend (Loredana Nusciak) who are plotting to steal uranium in order to take over the world . As Superargo smashes a super-plot to destroy the world . Masked wrestler Superargo quits wrestling , that's why he killed accidentally a fighter , and, following the advice of his friend Col. Alex Kinski (Francisco Castillo) of the Secret Service, turns a secret agent , and he carry out a risked assignment to stop villain Diabolicus' schemes to wreck global economy by transforming uranium into gold . Superexcitement with the one-in-the-world power than save the whole world !. See the secret island gold factory destroyed! See his prowess baffle every weapon known to man! See his prowess baffle every weapon known to man . All Live Action , not a Cartoon ¡
This entertaining and amusing filmwith a twisted plotline blending Mexican masked wrestler with Euro-spy sub-genre in James Bond style . This is a humdrum adaptation based on comic books , as Italian Fumetti , and superhero movies from a screenplay taking parts here and there ; as the plotline lifts some scenes from previous films . This is a pretty fun superhero movie , though packs absurd situations , a lot of fights and cheesy frames . The story is of a superhero called "Superargo", a hunk who suffers depression due to accidentally killing an opponent on the ring, as he dresses like a wrestler using his superhuman abilities and goes out to vanquish powerful enemies . Atmospheric as well as ridiculous at times , super hero movie containing bemusing scenes when appears the bouncing He-man and takes place his confrontation to nasty hoodlums in some divertingly made scenes , including primitive special effects . And it packs too much action , but especially this thrilling Eurospy film delivers long shootouts and spectacular struggles . As this superhero possesses mighty powers such as sensational strength , getting lifting impressive objects , throwing weapons and anything else , all of them being recreated by means of traditional effects . It's full of style, with an attractive developing with plenty of twists and turns , surprising happenings , intrigue enough , rousing soundtrack and a linear and very smooth script . This is an Italian/Spanish from the 60's , that's why here shows up Spanish actor as Monica Randall , Francisco Castillo , the Spaniard nationalited Gerard Tichy and Italians as Ken Wood , Emilio Messina , Massimo Righi and Loredana Nusciak of classic Spaghetti Western Django . As Superargo was played by bodybuilder and former Steve Reeves double , actually named Giovanni Cianfriglia and nicknamed as Ken Wood who was a regular stunt and starred some Spaghetti Westerns and action movies.
It contains a colorful cinematography in Eastmancolor and Chronoscope by Francisco Marin . Shot on location in coast of Barcelona , Girona and Estudios Balcázar, Barcelona, Spain and Incir De Paolis Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy. Nick Nostro's direction is professionally crafted , here he is more inclined toward action . He directed this passable action film , a genre in which he would not only excel but one where he would spent much of the rest of his career , as he directed all kinds of genres , most of them co-produced with Spain : Italian crime/mystery as "Web of Violence" , "Operation Counterspy" , "Vendetta at Sorrento" , "Superargo Against Diabolicus" ; Peplum as "Triumph of the Ten Gladiators" , ¨Spartacus and 10 gladiators¨ and Spaghetti as "One Dollar of Fire" and Day After Tomorrow¨ also titled ¨One After Another or ¨Von Django¨ . Rating : 5.5/10. Acceptable and passable.
