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Operation Mantis

1984 · 97 min

A silly, fast-moving spy spoof full of broad gags and cartoonish villains that you can enjoy without thinking too hard.

Directed by
Paul Naschy
Genres
Comedy
Overview
A beautiful woman, apparently a sophisticated Miss, is killed while skiing in Candanchú, an accurate shot in the head. But she is more than a beautiful model. It is a secret service agent of the terrorist organization IAAT His death triggers the alarm at the headquarters of the organization and the supreme leader, the bold and elegant Mr. Alfa , decides to take matters into. Three super-they are called to investigate the case, it is the courageous Mayor Sam Stevenson (Paul Naschy), the shrewd Marcello Antonelli (JL Vazquez), and the beautiful and reckless Alferez Allyson Love (Anne Karin).
How it feels
Satirical, absurd, campy and light. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Crime, deception, gender, power
Content
Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Directed by
Paul Naschy
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour7
Realism4
Romance3
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight2

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