FANTOMAS VS. THE IRON CLAW 1964 (SINISTER CINEMA)

I believe this is also known as IRON CLAW, THE PIRATE.

I am a HUGE fan of Turkish cinema and this rare gem is perfection in my world.

The film opens with a woman belly dancing and a band that looks like a 70's pop band. The action starts almost immediately as we are introduced to Fantomas, a masked criminal wanting to take over the world. then we are introduced to Iron Claw, a motorcycle riding avenger who is trying to save his country and the world.

Much in the style of 40's serial adventure films, we are treated to non stop gunfights, fisticuffs, car chases and much more. Fantomas has an army of henchmen working for him and they spend a lot of time kidnapping important people and fighting the legions of Iron Claw.

I'm telling you, this is non stop fun. The fast moving story keeps you watching as well as the unbelievable things that happen. There is plenty of belly dancing and beautiful women to keep the male viewers interested.

The movie probably resemble a 40's movie serial because the director, Cetin Inanc loved comic books and American serials. He is also the genius that brought us the 1982 gem "The Man Who Saves The World aka The Turkish Star Wars.

This is a not to be missed film that is very rare and just waiting for rediscovery. The print is subtitled in English and a better time cannot be had with a movie. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!