Comedy Cult Classic

Exploding bikini-bots, bumbling spies, and Vincent Price chewing the scenery—Eurospy parody at its most chaotic.

DR. GOLDFOOT AND THE GIRL BOMBS

Every girl is built to kill—and wired for a close encounter.

1966 · 1h 22m · NR · Comedy / Science Fiction / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

Dr. Goldfoot sends a squad of beautiful female robots after the world’s military leaders, each programmed to explode when her target gets close enough.

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What is Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs about?

Dr. Goldfoot and the Girl Bombs is a 1966 Italian comedy, science fiction, and adventure film directed by Mario Bava about a mad scientist using explosive female robots to assassinate world military leaders and spark a global war.

Programmer's Pick

Mario Bava swaps Gothic shadows for psychedelic slapstick, unleashing Vincent Price on a parade of bikini-clad robot assassins. The result? A madcap Euro-comedy where the spy antics are as explosive as the androids.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In this wild Eurospy sendup, secret agent Bill Dexter dashes through Rome on a mission to foil Dr. Goldfoot’s latest world-domination plot. The notorious scientist, played with gleeful panache by Vincent Price, has unleashed an army of seductive female robots—each rigged to detonate when embraced by their high-ranking targets. As generals and politicians fall prey to Goldfoot’s android assassins, the stakes skyrocket, threatening to ignite World War III. Jam-packed with slapstick antics, over-the-top parody, and a parade of 1960s style, the film offers a gleeful blend of comedy and science fiction where espionage is botched, disguises are plentiful, and disaster is never more than a pratfall away.

Details & Specs

Director: Mario Bava
Writers: James H. Nicholson, Robert Kaufman, Louis M. Heyward
Release: 1966
Runtime: 1h 22m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Also Known As: Two Mafia Guys from the FBI, Dr. Goldfoot and the 'S' Bombs, Dr. Goldfoot and the Love Bomb, Dr. Goldfoot and the Sex Bombs, Spies Come from Half-Cold, Le spie vengono dal semifreddo (original title)

Why This Matters

Directed by Mario Bava and starring Vincent Price, this Eurospy comedy was released in distinct English and Italian versions, each emphasizing different stars and comedic styles, and its Italian title parodies the popular 1965 spy film The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Mario Bava Writers: James H. Nicholson +2 more

Vincent Price Dr. Goldfoot / General Willis

Fabian Bill Dexter

Franco Franchi Franco

Ciccio Ingrassia Ciccio

Francesco Mulè Colonel Doug Benson

Laura Antonelli Rosanna

Frankie Avalon Craig Gamble (uncredited) (archive footage)

Susan Hart Diane (uncredited) (archive footage)

Dwayne Hickman Todd Armstrong (uncredited) (archive footage)

Aron Kincaid Motorist Who Hits Diane (uncredited) (archive footage)

Moa Tahi Hardjob - Dr. Goldfoot's Assistant (uncredited)

George Wang Fong (uncredited)

Ennio Antonelli Goldfoot Henchman (uncredited)

Amerigo Santarelli Goldfoot Henchman (uncredited)

Veriano Ginesi Bald Goldfoot Henchman (uncredited)

Silvana Bacci Robot (uncredited) AF Antonietta Fiorito Robot (uncredited)

Gianfranco Funari US Army Official (uncredited) LM Louis M. Heyward American General (uncredited)

Mario Bava Angel with Harp (uncredited)

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