Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine

Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine

1965
Movie
88 min
English

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.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Musical

Plot Summary

A mad scientist, Dr. Goldfoot, creates an army of beautiful robot women to take over the world by hypnotizing men and stealing their fortunes. His plan is thwarted by two bumbling American tourists, Craig and Todd, who find themselves entangled with Goldfoot's creations and an industrialist's daughter.

Critical Reception

The film was a commercial failure and received largely negative reviews, primarily due to its weak script, reliance on gags, and a noticeable lack of the charm that characterized earlier beach party films. It is often cited as a low point in the careers of its stars.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on predictable gags and a thin plot.
  • Lacks the appeal and energy of successful beach party films.
  • The musical numbers and robotic elements fail to elevate the weak comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely negative, with viewers often citing the film's silliness, predictable humor, and overall lack of entertainment value.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious spy thriller, but was retooled into a comedy/musical to capitalize on the popularity of the beach party genre, despite the absence of the typical beach setting.

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