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Wikipedia article


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'Supersonic Man' is a 1979 Spanish superhero film directed by Juan Piquer Simn, and starring Antonio Cantafora and Cameron Mitchell.

Plot



Kronos, a humanoid extraterrestrial (Richard Yesteran), has been sent to planet Earth in order to help humanity against its own threats. Settling in New York City, he becomes a superhero, Supersonic Man. He confronts nefarious Dr. Gulik (Cameron Mitchell) who plans to take over the world.[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/91980/supersonic-man#overview Turner Classic Movies]

Cast



*Antonio Cantafora - Paul (credited as Michael Coby)

*Cameron Mitchell - Dr. Gulik

*Diana Polakov - Patricia Morgan

*Frank Braa - Peterson

*Jos Mara Caffarel - Professor Morgan (credited as John Caffarel)

*Jos Luis Ayestarn - Kronos / Supersonic (credited as Richard Yesteran)

Release



'Supersonic Man' was distributed in Spain by Filmayer S.A. on 6 August 1979. It sold 751,696 tickets on its Spanish release.

It was the last film seen on WFLD's version of 'Svengoolie' (titled 'Son of Svengoolie') before it was cancelled in 1986.

It was also spoofed by RiffTrax on October 11, 2013.[https://www.rifftrax.com/supersonic-man RiffTrax]

Reception



From contemporary reviews, John Pym wrote in 'Monthly Film Bulletin' that the film "is a cut-price digest of half-a-dozen money spinners, from the Bond movies to 'Star Wars'."

See also



*'Mystery Science Theater 3000'

*Italo disco

*'The Pumaman' - 1980 film similar in content

References



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