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Marty and Steve, American tourists in France, are given a multipurpose umbrella and pitted against an international band of art thieves. Among the stolen treasures is the Statue Of Liberty.Marty and Steve, American tourists in France, are given a multipurpose umbrella and pitted against an international band of art thieves. Among the stolen treasures is the Statue Of Liberty.Marty and Steve, American tourists in France, are given a multipurpose umbrella and pitted against an international band of art thieves. Among the stolen treasures is the Statue Of Liberty.
Carmen Dell'Orefice
- Baby May Zoftig
- (as Carmen)
Aida Fries
- Belly Dancer
- (as Gida Fries)
Don Anderson
- Pedestrian
- (uncredited)
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Just wanted to know if anyone else noticed William Petersen in an uncredited role. He appears in the restaurant/club about thirty or forty minutes in, with blonde hair or streaks. He looks good; appears to be a bouncer. I didn't mind the movie a bit, needs a few more good gags.
In 'The Last of the Secret Agents,' Marty Allen and Steve Rossi end up being recruited by a very secret organization to help stop the evil force known as THEM. The evil genius behind THEM has managed to find the missing arms of the Venus Di Milo, so now he wants the rest of the statue. There are some sequences here that are very funny. The scene in which Allen and Rossi discuss marriage was my favorite. Most of the best gags in the film are in the style that would later be perfected in movies like 'Airplane' and 'The Naked Gun: from the files of Police Squad.' There are, however, plenty of sequences where the gags just plain bomb. Marty Allen seems to have gone to the Joe Besser school of comedy (shave his head and he'd almost look just like Besser). His buggy eyes and constant whining are probably not everybody's taste, but he does have some very funny moments. Nancy Sinatra sings the title tune, but her role in the film is pretty much a glorified cameo.
My family took us to the drive-in to see this when I was around six years old. Needless to say, I was not quite as tough on it as the junior John Simons around here. In fact, we all thought it was a masterpiece. Well, we didn't say that; but we thought it was funny. My Dad probably even knew the connection to "Your Show Of Shows."
Now it is impossible to see, though I guess it turns up on T.V. now and then. It sounds like the historic significance as a precursor to the now played out "Airplane" school of comedy might make it fun. Martin and Rossi continued to play Vegas for many years after the film. Harvey Korman must have just been getting started.
Now it is impossible to see, though I guess it turns up on T.V. now and then. It sounds like the historic significance as a precursor to the now played out "Airplane" school of comedy might make it fun. Martin and Rossi continued to play Vegas for many years after the film. Harvey Korman must have just been getting started.
With a question mark at the end. Made during the years of spy films, like james bond. Marty allen and steve rossi are johnson and donovan, looking for work in paree. Co-stars nancy sinatra...who sings the opening theme, which sounds JUST like These Boots! Brit john williams (Sabrina) recruits them to help stop a gang of art thieves operating in europe and asia. Small, early part for harvey korman. Its a silly caper... a parody, with lots of pratfalls, word play. Inventions, gadgets, weapons. Silliness. Very corny. Topless dancers and waitresses. Which are tastefully hidden from view. Directed by norman abbott (bud abbott's nephew !) story by mel tolkin. Tolkin was right there at the beginning of television, in the 1940s. He even wrote for sid caesar on the Show of Shows. This one is mostly interesting because nancy sinatra has a role, and sings the song. The story itself is pretty lame.
This is one of the old "B" type films which have been too easily forgotten. I remember this film from my childhood, and had to search for years to find it again. Don't run away because of my rating. This is one of those quirky little 'lost gems' which just didn't rate a sequel. Admittedly, I was more impressed with this film as a child - back before the more modern Star Wars like gadgets of today, but it can still be a fun flick for those of us who like to root for the "underdog" films. Allen and Rossi are a couple of the fun comedians of days gone past. It's unfortunate that they didn't make more movies. Marty Allen is a screwball - to say the least. He goes through the film looking as though he had stuck his finger in a light socket. There is another added bonus to this film. Nancy Sinatra as the girl interest - who is out to land Steve (Rossi). The song of the same name was made for this film - and, unfortunately, has had a far better following. These off-the-wall films are too precious to take no notice. I would like to see this one make it to our TV screens again.
Did you know
- TriviaGGI stood for Good Guys Institute. it's flashed on the screen at approximately 25 minutes.
- GoofsThe wires the crowbars slide along to the crate where Marty is hiding are visible and there are small holes in the crate where the crowbars hit, too.
- Quotes
Steve Donovan: You can't do this to us, we're Americans
Marty Johnson: Not only that, we're from Pittsburgh!
- ConnectionsEdited into Operation: Secret Agents, Spies & Thighs (2007)
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- Also known as
- The Last of the Secret Agents?
- Filming locations
- Ed Sullivan Theater, 1697 Broadway, New York City, New York, USA(Marty and Steve appear on Ed Sullivan's show)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
- Runtime
- 1h 32m(92 min)
- Sound mix
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