Jungle traps, supernatural relics, and a dash of Italian exploitation in Margheriti's treasure hunt.
THE HUNTERS OF THE GOLDEN COBRA
He had two choices. Find the treasure... or lose his life!
An American soldier and a British intelligence agent try to track down an ancient relic called the Golden Cobra, rumored to have supernatural powers. An early Raiders rip-off directed Antonio Margheriti.
Quick Answer
The Hunters of the Golden Cobra is a 1982 Italian action-adventure film directed by Antonio Margheriti about an American soldier and a British intelligence agent searching for an ancient relic rumored to have supernatural powers.
Programmer's Pick
Raiders of the Lost Ark knockoffs don’t come much pulpier than this—it’s got snakes, lava pits, and a Golden Cobra with alleged superpowers. Only in Italian exploitation cinema does a jungle treasure hunt spiral this gleefully out of control.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Writers
- Tito Carpi, Gianfranco Couyoumdjian
- Release
- 1982
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- English, Italian
- Also Known As
- Rückkehr zum verlorenen Schatz, Jungle Hunt, Golden Cobra, Hunters of the Golden Cobra, Os Caçadores da Serpente Dourada, Los cazadores de la cobra de oro, Les chasseurs du cobra d'or, Los buscadores de la cobra de oro
Why This Matters
Directed by Antonio Margheriti and starring David Warbeck, this 1982 film exemplifies the wave of Italian action movies inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring exotic locations and supernatural relic-hunting adventures.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The quest for the Golden Cobra isn’t just about riches—this relic is said to wield supernatural powers.
Expect poison darts, treacherous temples, and wild animals as the heroes trek through untamed terrain.
Director Antonio Margheriti brings his signature style to a wild blend of action, war, and adventure.
From fistfights to airplane crashes, every trope gets a turn in this homage to adventure serials—Italian style.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Hunters of the Golden Cobra released? +
The Hunters of the Golden Cobra was released in 1982.
Who directed The Hunters of the Golden Cobra? +
The Hunters of the Golden Cobra was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
How long is The Hunters of the Golden Cobra? +
The Hunters of the Golden Cobra has a runtime of 95 minutes.
What genre is The Hunters of the Golden Cobra? +
The Hunters of the Golden Cobra is classified as action, adventure, crime, and war.
Where can I watch The Hunters of the Golden Cobra? +
You can watch The Hunters of the Golden Cobra on SassyFlix.
