PUMA MAN - An Italian Superman rip-off directed by Alberto De Martino. I'd heard loads of bad things about this film, including the fact Donald Pleasence apparently considered it the worst film he ever appeared in. So I didn't expect much but, I actually really enjoyed it. The fx are naff and the dialogue is terrible and it lacks the big budget gloss of SUPERMAN but, like most Italian rip-off's it has a real charm about it and I couldn't help but love it. The presence of the wonderful Sydney Rome is a big plus. Much more enjoyable than the overrated Superman. So **** you Clark Kent!
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