SuperSeven Calling Cairo
SuperSeven Calling Cairo

SuperSeven Calling Cairo

1965Movie95 minItalian

Super 7 looks for a piece of a new metal hidden in a camera.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Ugo GregorettiGenres: Spy, Comedy

Plot Summary

A bumbling secret agent, Super Seven, is tasked with a mission to retrieve a dangerous microfilm from Cairo. Pursued by a host of eccentric villains and often hindered by his own incompetence, Super Seven stumbles through a series of comical misadventures and improbable escapes. The film spoofs the popular spy thrillers of the era with a lighthearted and absurdist touch.

Critical Reception

SuperSeven Calling Cairo is a cult classic known for its quirky humor and low-budget charm. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has gained a following among fans of spy spoofs and absurdist comedy for its unique style and memorable, if nonsensical, plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and absurd humor.
  • Appreciated for its unique take on the spy genre tropes.
  • Noted for its charmingly low-budget aesthetic.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal, but those who appreciate its particular brand of absurdist spy comedy tend to find it a fun and quirky watch.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of Italian spy spoofs from the 1960s, often characterized by their over-the-top plots and tongue-in-cheek approach to espionage.

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CinemaSerf

Roger Browne is competent enough here in this pretty shameless hybrid of all things "007" with a bit of "Man from U.N.C.L.E." thrown in for good measure. The suave agent "Super 7" is tasked with tracking down a newly discovered metal that i...