Las mujeres panteras (1967) - full transcript

The Panther Women

Oh Satanasa,

Queen of the Underworld,

spirit of evil whom we adore,

we, the creatures at your service,

invoke you so that you may give us courage,

strength and determination.

200 years ago

Eloim,

your high priest,

was killed by the flaming sword of the druids.



The act was carried out by a man called
Pietrasanta, may his name be cursed.

He cut the string of his earthly existence

before his mission could be completed

and condemned him to the shadows.

Since then

everyone who has borne that name

has fallen before our vengeance.

But our task is not yet complete,

there still remain four members
of the cursed Pietrasanta family.

Eloim's mandate

orders us to exterminate
them before the full moon.

They are condemned,

no one can save them.

Come in.



- Hello
- Oh, hello.

Rubi, these are my uncle and
cousin, Misters Pietrasanta.

- Pleasure to meet you
- Enchanted, miss.

You had a splendid match.

We came to congratulate you and invite

you to dinner if you don't
have anything plannned.

We'd be delighted, isn't that right Ruby?

Of course, as long as you
can take us home to change.

- It'd be our pleasure.
- Of course!

Magnificent dancer, isn't she?

And quite a pretty girl.

So cousin, tell us something:

when are you getting married?

I still haven't found someone
brave enough to take the risk.

And you?

A widower with a daughter

doesn't have too many prospects.

However, I think matrimony
might be just around the corner.

Really?

You played this pretty close to the vest,

but I'm happy.

Who's the lucky lady?

It's my pleasure to present my fiancee.

I called you Loreta

because mortal danger is
closing in on our family.

I recieved this note under my door.

Professor Rafael Piertsanta,

the hour of vengance draws near.

You and your family members will inexorably

be annihilated one by one.

The Panthers of Eloim.

Panthers?

I bet it's some friend's practical joke.

That's what I told him.

No, this has a logical reason

that stretches back to the time of wizards.

But father,

how are you, a man of science,

able to believe in those things?

People laugh at magic, witchcraft and hexes

but many truths lie in those things.

There are many forces in the
universe unknown to man.

Very well uncle,

but I don't see what all of
that has to do with us.

You will.

The occult can span many fields

and create signs and symbols for good,

like this sword created by druids

designed to fight against infernal powers,

or others, like that one,

that one, or that one,

designed for evil.

So what?

When you hear the entire story

you'll understand.

This book from the 16th century

deals with occult sciences.

Listen:

Eloim,

warlock creator of the Panther sect.

It is said that he still has female

worshippers who continue to
perform his strange rites.

This leprous enchanter from the middle ages,

who used a mask to hide
his repugnant sickness,

managed to call up the
powers of hell in Croatia.

Everything was set at the time so that
the panther women could enslave mankind.

To achieve this Eloim

kidnapped innocent maidens to initiate
them in his strange and bloodthirsty rites.

But in America there was a man
who discovered his secret,

Hector Pietrasanta, the mage of Turin

who knew the secrets of the alchemists

and could read the language of the stars.

Lifting the magic sword of the druids

he warned the warlock to surrender.

But the Eloim, ignoring the
warning, tried to escape.

Seeing this the mage hurled his weapon,
impaling the warlock in the back.

Eloim, feeling death approaching,
pronounced a terrible curse.

"Damned are you and your kin,

one day I will come back to avenge
myself on your descendants.

I will come back for the last women of your
line and take her back to my tomb with me,

to reside forevermore in hell."

And Hector Pietrasanta
was an ancestor of ours?

Yes, and I'm terrified that
the curse may come true

because your daughter is
the last Pietrasanta Ramon.

But this is childish, inconceivable!

Don't talk about things you don't know.

I'm telling you, they'll try to punish
every one of us for that death.

There's something I'd like to know Professor.

What forbidden practices did
those sorcerers carry out,

do you know?

Yes, it was an ancient rite

in which they paid homage to Bast

the cat or panther,

goddess of the temple of Khufu.

Her worshippers said they had
the ability to turn into panthers

to carry out acts of vengeance.

Very well,

now I'd like to work a bit.

Alright Uncle, and don't worry so much,

I'm sure nothing will happen.

I'll take the girls home Father.

- I'll see you tomorrow Uncle.
- Until tomorrow.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

Eloim,

your first enemy will die this night.

We are loyally carrying out
your orders from beyond.

His blood will help bring
you back to life my lord.

Damned warlock.

Ms. Loreta Venus?

Yes?

We're from the Secret Service.

Did something bad happen?

I'm sorry to bring such bad
tidings but your uncle...

What happened to him?

He died today in the early hours.

The elder of the Pietrasantas

has sown what he had reaped.

Who is next mistress?

Ramon Pietrasanta.

Tongo will make sure that he meets his fate.

With the blood of the second Pietrasanta

the fatal circle will be complete

and Eloim will come back to life.

Forensic Medical Service

Captain, have you found out
what caused my father's death?

Yes, that pathologist has given his report.

And?

It's strange, but it says he has claw marks,

as if he had been attacked by a wildcat.

A wildcat? Like what?

It's stupid to say so, but it looks
like it might have been a tiger or...

a panther.

The way the Professor died is incomprehensible.

Do any of you have some idea
or clue as to what happened?

No, just something we talked about last night.

Absurd things that have no
reason to be repeated here.

Please, let me know what this is about.

Well...

My uncle was an expert in occult
sciences and he told us about Eloim,

the sorcerous creator of the Panther sect
who was killed by Hector Pietrasanta,

an ancestor of ours, using the sword of the druids.

Before he died Eloim swore to come back and

exterminate all of Pietrasanta's descendants.

And that's everything...

Captain.

Holy-!

What a story?

I'm breaking a cold sweat!

It really is strange and unbelievable.

I told you.

Captain, I know what I'm going
to ask is presumptuous but

I would like to help you in your investigations.

Even if you're opposed to this I won't leave your side.

I appreciate your offer

and I'm also think of
getting the help of a friend.

That's the best wrestler of all time!

What do you know?

What do you mean I don't know nothin?
That's the best wrestler of all time!

The best nothin'!

Sit down already, let me watch the match pal!

This is Angel, who's calling?

This is Captain Arturo Diaz calling Angel.

Hello Arturo, I'm glad to hear your voice.

I need your help.

Can I see you in your laboratory?

Sure thing, I'll see you there in half an hour.

Thank you.

And if I ask for your help again

like you've given so many times in the past

is because I think behind all this

there's something horrifying, supernatural.

The death of Professor Pietrasanta

which occurred under such
mysterious circumstances

seems to indicate so.

The only thing that occurs to me

is that those killers have
trained a beast to kill.

I hadn't thought of it, but it's possible.

However we're totally in the dark,

we don't have a single clue.

If those killers mean to carry out their threat

we have to keep an eye on the Pietrasantas.

You watch the lady wrestlers
and I'll guard Ramon.

Agreed.

It's been some time since I used
the radio watch you invented.

We'll use it once again to keep in contact.

Once again we'll fight for
good and justice my friend.

Nice cape Angel.

Yes, but don't think this
is an everyday fabric,

this cape is proof against bullets and fire.

Doesn't seem like it, it's much too thin.

But astoundingly strong, let me show you.

It's a compound with barium-x,

a new metal used by spacecrafts

which can withstand the high friction
of reentry into the atmosphere.

A new weapon you'll use in
your fight against crime.

- See you soon Angel.
- See you soon friend.

Let me.

Want a drink?

Not right now.

You don't know how bad I feel
about your fathers death.

Your presence and your love
has been a great help.

I love you very much Tongo.

And now I have a surprise for you.

Wait for me there and don't
move, I won't be long.

Look father!

It's dead.

What could've happened? Poor thing.

What are you doing there?

I was playing a joke on you, so I hid.

Come, I want to introduce
you to Paquita, my daughter.

She's the one I've told you so much about.

It's a pleasure Paquita.

Paquita, what kind of matters are those?

Paquita, get back here! Paquita!

I'm very sorry about what happened.

Don't worry,

that's just how kids are.

You'll see, later on I'll win her affection.

Thanks, you're quite confident.

- See you tomorrow love.
- Until tomorrow.

Why didn't you complete your mission Tongo?

You know well we need the blood of
Ramon Pietrasanta to resurrect Eloim.

Forgive me, but I couldn't do it Mistress.

When I was about to attack him
he entered with his daughter.

We can't touch that child.

She belongs to Eloim.

It is written.

Yes Angel, I'm here.

Arturo, I followed Ramon and his girlfriend,

she's talking to some woman dressed in black,

It's important you keep a watch on her.

What's the address?

Cedar 2015.

See you soon.

See you soon Arturo.

Step on it.

Kaim, Kaim,

calling Kaim.

Yes Mistress?

Kaim, I'm being followed.

I await your orders Mistress,
what would you like us to do?

Listen well to my orders:

more than anything you mustn't use weapons,

you could injure a Pietrasanta, understand?

Yes maam.

Hurry up, looks like she
realized we're following her.

She disappeared!

It's not possible,

I know this alley, there's no exit.

She's got to be around here somewhere.

Let's go look for her,

she must've gone through that door.

Now what? What's going on with you?

I think it'd be better if I
stayed to guard the car, right?

This street is real dark,
thieves could show up and take-

You're coming with us chicken.

- How brave.
- Let's go.

Freeze!

Hold it there cowards!

Who are you?

They call me the Angel and I order
you to leave those people alone!

You dare to give us orders?!

Is anyone hurt?

No, I don't think so thanks to you.

We really appreciate your help.

Why do you cover your face?

I serve justice and justice has no face.

Will we see you again?

Perhaps. Goodbye.

What a man!

And you? How are you Renecuatro?

I'm all torn up princess,

give me a foot, no no, I mean a hand.

If it hadn't been for the Angel we
would've had a bad time, isn't that right?

Yes, he fights so well! He's extraordinary!

Now events have proven that that woman
is an accomplice in your uncle's death

along with Ramon's girlfriend.

Are you going to tell him?

No, not until we're totally sure.

For now someone will watch her.

Let's go.

If you could've seen how
hard that boy whacked me,

and I don't even think he
was 60 centimeters tall!

He might've been under 60 centimeters

but he was over 40 years old.

What?!

You're saying he was a man dressed as a child?

Well of course.

A midget...

Bastard, if I see him again I'm gonna grab him and-

And what?

That he has a lightning fast left
and a right that hits like a bull.

If you would've let us use our weapons

that man, the Angel, would no longer exist.

I feared you might hurt the lady wrestler.

All the members of that damned
family must die at our hands.

But as soon as you see
that masked wrestler alone

you can annihilate him any way you please.

It'd be for the best,

that man can become a great danger for us all.

I'm sure he and the police are watching us.

We'll set a trap for them

and then you'll have a chance
to get back at him Kaim.

When the moon rises

we'll start the rite of resurrection.

We only need the second Pietrasanta's blood,

and Tongo will bring it to us.

Hello? Ramon?

Yes dear, how are you?

I know we don't have a date,

but I feel so bored and alone tonight.

If you don't have too much
work could you come by for me?

Alright, just let me finish a letter
and I'll be there in 20 minutes.

It's a promise.

So long love.

Step on it.

He went in here, follow him!

You two go to the other side of the house,

- you, follow me!
- Alright.

There he is!

Burn the hay, let's go!

Shoot!

Let's go!

How beautiful the night is,

and how fresh the air is here.

It's true.

Shall we get out?

Why not?

I'd like to run through
the country and feel free,

like a savage animal.

What strange ideas you have.

Don't you know? Every person has
an inclination towards something.

With me, I'm irresistably drawn to forests

and infinite open spaces.

Maybe in another life or another region

I was a wildcat.

Woman or cat, I love you just the same.

Are you sure?

Do you have a cigarette?

I left them in the car, I'll go back for them.

Tongo, answer me Tongo!

Answer me!

Answer me!

You father had to take a long voyage.

And why didn't he say goodbye to me?

He couldn't, believe me,

but he told me that he would love you forever,

that you were what he loved most in the world.

Will he be gone long?

I don't know dear.

Now I'm alone.

No, you won't be alone, you'll be with me.

We'll have alot of fun, right?

Yes.

Alright, now go play for a while.

The curse is being carried out inexorably.

First my uncle, then my cousin.

The next victim will be me or Paquita.

Don't let superstition get
the best of you Loreta.

And what else can be done afte
everything that's happened?

It's obvious that someone is
trying to destroy your family

but it's someone from this world, not from
beyond as you're inclined to believe.

You can be sure that Tongo was
the cause of your cousin's death

for reasons we still don't know.

If those men, surely her
accomplices, hadn't attacked me

I would've tried to save him,
but sadly I arrived too late.

And thanks to my protective cape

I escaped safely from the
hay in which I had fallen.

Agreed Angel,

but we must recognize there's
something supernatural in these deaths.

How is it possible that two
men, in the middle of the city,

were torn apart by savage beasts?

We've already investigated
the wildlife preserves and the

circuses and none report any
missing tigers or panthers,

so what or who is the cause of these deaths?

Oh great mistress of hell,

the moment has arrived;

give us the power

so that your loyal and beloved servant

the supreme high priest

gains new life with this blood from
the second of the Pietrasantas.

Eloim,

beloved lord and master,

you've come back to life.

This same night you will
go for the Pietrasanta girl

so the curse will be complete.

Oh you piece of boiled tripe,

didn't you notice? You went into the well!

Well, I guess it was a bad
move to go in to the well.

I'm out,

I can't do anything with this mental midget.

You'd be better off playing marbles!

Well, at marbles I'm very, very bad.

And at this?

Well, I'm worse at this.

Alright, I think it's time for bed,

it's late.

Three men are keeping watch outside.

Oh, and lock all the doors.

Well, until tomorrow my amazon.

See you tomorrow worm.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

- Good evening.
- Good evening.

- How's it going Angel?
- Hello Arturo.

- Anything new?
- No, nothing.

What's up?

I see you brought your men.

Yes, these agents will
watch the house all night.

Tomorrow they'll be relieved by others.

You should leave Locario here too.

No sir, not me, the cold
bothers my rheumatitis,

see, just with this bit out
here look how it's left me.

Cut it out already,

what you have is a bad case of yellow belly.

Geez, I don't know how you became an agent.

Necessity brother, necessity.

Arturo, just for peace of mind I'd like to
leave a radio watch with one of your men.

I think it's a good idea.

In case there's a problem call me.

Press this button, alright?

- Yes sir.
- Agreed.

Goodnight, I'll see you tomorrow.

Later buddy!

Angel.

Yes? Who's calling?

We were attacked by a man...a monster.

He killed...my partners..and..and...

What's happening?

Go on!

Once more the cursed sword of
the druids gets in our way!

How did it come to be in the girls room?

I don't understand.

The old professor knew what was to happen

and astutely placed it there

thinking it would protect her as it did.

Eloim could do nothing before the magic weapon.

Then what we need to do is
seperate her from the sword.

Yes, but how?

The Qaballah of Astaroth says it must be

Eloim or one of us that brings the child,

and the same problem will always come up.

I think I have it!

Listen to my orders.

...and that's all in international news.

Now in sports news,

two masked wrestlers who
are known as The Shadows

have sent a formal challenge
to the champions Loreta Venus

and her American partner the
Golden Rubi to a tag team match.

Loreta, Rubi, you've already
read the Shadows' declaration?

- Yes.
-And will you take part in this match?

Of course, we're professionals and
accept any challenge that comes our way.

When will the fight be?

Once we sign the contract
the promoters set the date.

Very well, a picture please.

This is precisely what I expected,

the trap was set and they took the bait.

Surely they'll seperate the
girl from that damned sword.

What do you say?

Are you ready?

Yes Mistress.

I'm sure you'll have no problem
tearing those wrestlers apart,

you're more agile, stronger,

and you have claws!

Those wrestlers are late.

I'm sure they're doing it on
purpose to make us nervous.

Stay calm cutie, don't let
yourself be psyched out,

remember I'm taking care
of you below the ring!

- Anything new?
- Nothing sir.

This lull bothers me, I'm surprised they

haven't launched a new attack
against Loreta or the girl.

To prevent that I've decided that Paquita
won't leave my side for a single moment.

Here come the Shadows.

There's something about
those women I don't like.

They're really sinister.

Loreta, Rubi, it's my pleasure
to introduce the Shadows.

Very pleased.

Very well, let's sign the contract.

I'm almost certain that one of those masked

women they're going to wrestle with is Tongo.

What makes you think that?

I could be wrong, but those green
feline eyes belong to Tongo.

It's true,

no wonder I thought I recognized that look.

Don't tell me they're the ones
that tear apart the victims

because that's really some tearing apart there!

Certainly not, but they might have
the tamed beast we're looking for.

What could they be planning with this match?

We'll find out and play their game.

Are you still determined to fight them

now that we know who they are?

- Of course.
- Now more than ever.

Very well, you'll be protected by the police

though I don't think you'll be in any danger.

I'll keep investigating in the
meantime, and as a cautionary measure

you should take the girl with you
to the arena dressing rooms,

we don't know if this is
some trick to attack her.

Sensational Women's Match

2 out of 3 falls
with no time limit

You're worried.

I have to confess that for
the first time I'm afraid,

there's something about those
women that terrifies me.

Come in.

- Ready?
- We're coming.

- Good luck.
- You too.

There's a girl sleeping inside,

don't let anyone in for any reason, understood?

- Understood.
- Yes miss.

A stellar match, two out of
three falls with no time limit!

In this corner, Loreta Venus,

and the Golden Rubi!

In this other, the Shadows!

Those wrestlers won't last much longer,

the panther women will
tear them apart at 10 pm.

They think we have a wildcat,

the idiots don't know that Tongo
and Eva turn in to panthers.

What's that noise?

What happened?

The Angel boss, I caught him
listening through the skylights.

I wanted to take care of
him but he cheesed it.

Bastard, he escaped.

What are those chicks doing,
they're not wrestling!

Get them! They're the panther women!

- Where'd the women in black go?
- That way.

- I'm sure they're here in the garden.
- At your service Captain.

They must be hidden around
here, let's go look for them.

If your life is in danger, shoot to kill.

Let's split up, you go that way,

you stay here, we'll go this way.

I'll go this way.

What happened?

I shot at her, I'm sure she's mortally wounded.

My partner was attacked by that beast.

Take him to the hospital, we'll keep looking.

Look, there's a trail of blood.

Let's follow it.

Angel, over here!

Bastards! You're all bastards!

You've killed her, but her
sacrifice won't be in vain

because this night the girl,

the last Pietrasanta, will also die!

- What did you say witch?
- Paquita!

- The girl's not here!
- No one's come in or out that door.

They came through here,
there's some bloodstains.

Where did you take the girl? Talk witch!

You couldn't make me talk,
not even with torture!

Damn you!

Calm down, we won't get anywhere that way.

You should resign yourselves to the inevitable,

there's no one and nothing that can
fight against the powerful dark forces.

Hurry, we should take this woman home!

What for?

There's no time to explain

but I feel that Paquita is in terrible danger.

Let's go, hurry!

The sword of the druids! Take it away!

Talk! Where did they take the girl?

Please, take it away, take it away!

She's...in...

- the graveyard.
- In what section?

In the back, on the left,
there's a great crypt

that belonged to the Cagliostro family.

Now go,

take that 1000 times damned
sword from my sight!

Did you hear?

Of course but how did you find this out?

I remembered that on that night the
Professor said that the sword of the

druids was the only thing that
could fight against the dark forces.

Oh Eloim,

great master,

forgive me,

I have betrayed you.

Only death can free me from my great sin.

Careful!

There's nothing to be done. Let's go.

Look.

This is the other panther, she's dead.

-That must be the crypt.
- Let's go.

We're going inside?

There's no one here.

Could that woman have lied?

I don't understand, I'm sure
she was telling the truth.

Well, you saw that there's no one here

and if there's no one here
then we should leave, right?

Hold on,

I'm still not sure.

He's so stubborn.

We should go, right?

You're right, you got your way. Let's go.

See, I told you.

- Listen!
- What?

No no no, it's nothing, let's go home!

It's coming from the coffin, help me!

It's useless, it must open some other way.

Watch out!

Well, now everything's done.

Yes,

it's the end of a terrible nightmare
that never seemed to finish.

I'd like to give my thanks to-

He disappeared!

He left before we could tell
him how grateful we are.

Who is the Angel?

The Angel is a hero,

a true hero

of the kind that we need now,

those that fight for the good of humanity.

He defended us against a
sect of assassins in silence

like it should be, meting out
justice from the shadows,

ignored by the whole world.