Action Cult Classic

An English superhero with a royal identity takes on invisible thugs and femme fatale counterfeiters.

FLASHMAN

Batman in red tights

1967 · 01:36:00 · NR · Action / Crime / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

Superhero Flashman--who is secretly a member of the British royal family--battles a host of villains and gangsters, including Mafia bank robbers and a gang of beautiful female counterfeiters.

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Superheroes, serum, and swinging '60s camp—Italy's answer to Batman is ready for inspection.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your superheroes with a royal pedigree and aren't afraid of a little Bat-inspired cheese, Flashman serves a generous slice. Invisible villains, a girl gang of counterfeiters, and a Battish theme song are all part of the late '60s Italian fun. It's the kind of convoluted caper that only gets better with a few campy flourishes.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Quick Answer

What is Flashman about?

Flashman is a 1967 Italian action, crime, and science fiction film directed by Mino Loy about a British royal who moonlights as the superhero Flashman, battling both Mafia bank robbers and a gang of beautiful female counterfeiters.

Synopsis

Though set in England, Flashman is another fun Italian production from the late 60s that leans on -attempted- humor and is heavily inspired by Batman. He's even got a very Battish theme song…. The somewhat convoluted plot concerns two gang of thieves who rob the same bank. One is a band of babes headed by a ruthless woman; the other is a group of thugs lead by a guy who has a serum that can turn anyone invisible. The employee they rob is none other than Flashman in disguise.

Details & Specs

Director: Mino Loy
Writer: Ernesto Gastaldi
Release: 1967
Runtime: 1h 36m
Country: Italy
Language: English, Italian, German
Genres: Action, Crime, Science Fiction

Why Cult

Royal Superhero Antics

Flashman isn't just a hero—he's secretly British royalty, donning his mask to tackle criminal masterminds.

Invisible Villain Serum

One gang's leader uses a serum to turn people invisible, adding a sci-fi twist to the standard crime caper.

Battish Theme Song

Heavily inspired by Batman, Flashman even boasts a very Battish theme song for fans of campy superhero scores.

Gang of Babes

The film features a ruthless, all-female gang of counterfeiters, injecting extra style and danger into the mix.

Themes & Keywords

superhero bank robbery counterfeiting invisibility crime-fighting England royalty gangster female gang villain serum mask

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flashman about? +

Flashman follows a British royal moonlighting as a superhero who combats Mafia bank robbers and a gang of female counterfeiters, featuring invisible villains and campy superhero fun.

When was Flashman released? +

Flashman was released in 1967.

Who directed Flashman? +

Flashman was directed by Mino Loy.

How long is Flashman? +

Flashman has a runtime of 96 minutes.

What genre is Flashman? +

Flashman is an action, crime, and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Flashman? +

Flashman is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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