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Vincent Price unleashes gold-bikini robots on unsuspecting millionaires in this campy sci-fi farce.

DR. GOLDFOOT AND THE BIKINI MACHINE

Super sexbots... built to kill!

1965 · 1h 28m · G · Comedy / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

In this campy spy movie spoof Dr. Goldfoot (Vincent Price) has invented an army of bikini-clad robots who are programmed to seek out wealthy men and charm them into signing over their assets. Secret agent Craig Gamble (Frankie Avalon) and millionaire Todd Armstrong set out to foil his fiendish plot.

Quick Answer

What is Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine about?

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine is a 1965 American comedy science fiction film directed by Norman Taurog about a mad scientist who uses bikini-clad female robots to seduce and rob wealthy men.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you find Vincent Price running a robot bikini factory and a secret agent foiled by a Murphy bed? This is 1960s spoof cinema that leans into its own silliness, with every gold bikini as tongue-in-cheek as its slapstick chase scenes.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Mad scientist Dr. Goldfoot has a diabolical scheme: he’s invented an army of glamorous, gold-bikini-wearing female robots to seduce rich men and trick them into handing over their fortunes. His bumbling assistant Igor helps execute this plan, but things quickly go awry when one robot, Diane, mistakenly targets secret agent Craig Gamble instead of her intended millionaire mark. As Diane’s odd behavior raises suspicion, Gamble joins forces with Todd Armstrong, the real target, to get to the bottom of Dr. Goldfoot’s plot. The setup promises a slapstick blend of spy parody, farcical mishaps, and tongue-in-cheek science fiction, all set against a 1960s backdrop of espionage and eccentric gadgetry.

Details & Specs

Director
Norman Taurog
Writers
Elwood Ullman, Robert Kaufman, James H. Nicholson
Release
1965
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Der Spion, der aus dem Speiseeis kam, Dr. Goldfuß und seine Biki-Maschine, Doctor G y su máquina de bikinis

Why This Matters

This cult comedy parodies the 1960s spy craze, uniting AIP's beach party and Poe film alumni, and is notable for Vincent Price's appearance, Art Clokey's claymation title sequence, a Supremes-performed theme song, and for prompting a sequel after its success.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Norman Taurog Writers: Elwood Ullman +2 more

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Why Cult

Vincent Price: Mad Scientist

Watch Vincent Price ham it up as Dr. Goldfoot, the ultimate camp villain with a penchant for gold lamé and world domination.

Bikini-Clad Robot Army

A parade of gold-bikini androids, programmed for seduction and criminal mischief, powers the film’s spoof of sci-fi gadgetry.

Spy Spoof Slapstick

The film parodies 1960s spy capers with bumbling secret agents, Murphy beds, and chase scenes worthy of a cartoon.

1960s Camp Style

From trenchcoats to champagne and beach parties, the movie revels in its farcical 1960s setting and aesthetic excess.

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Threat File

Trigger

Dr. Goldfoot activates his bikini machine to deploy robots

Threat

Army of seductive female robots

Effect

Rob wealthy men of their fortunes

Setting

San Francisco and secret laboratory

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine? +

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine was directed by Norman Taurog.

How long is Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine? +

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine? +

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine is a comedy and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine? +

You can watch Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine on SassyFlix.

How do the bikini robots target their victims? +

Dr. Goldfoot’s robots are programmed to seek out wealthy men, seduce them, and trick them into signing over their fortunes.

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