Santo vs. Blue Demon in Atlantis (1970) - full transcript

Humanity's failing is that fatal

instinct that leads man to be man's killer,

that germ esconced in his

soul called "Violence".

The law of might is the atavistic

cry that has lead mankind

across the millennia towards

slaughter and destruction

in an orgy of crazed power.

Attila, Genghis Khan,

Hannibal and many more.

And so, the story repeats

itself for centuries

and every time with

greater cruelty.

Desolation! Tragedy! Famine!

Pestilence! Death!

Allies of war, lethal

instruments in the hands

of beings drunk on

power and domination.

And so, on par with discoveries

that exalt Man's nobility,

new forms of destruction are

perfected, to the point where

from primitive lances and hand

to hand combat, there are now

monstrous scientific

applications of annihilation.

And the question remains, anguished

like a presentiment of the apocalypse:

"If with weapons not as powerful as

we have today so much

destruction was wrought

what would happen of

war surged once more?"

Man is destroyed by knowledge.

He has conquered the moon

but has been unable to avoid the

brutal and definitive threat of atomic war.

With bombs capable of wiping

an entire continent off the map,

with guided projectiles

that surge from

the earth itself and from

the aquatic depths

and furthermore, attacks from

outer space, using artificial

sattelites and space

travel for perverse ends.

This, then, is the story of a

criminal mind eager for dominance,

Hugo Ulvrich, a man who has

found the secret to subjugate

the world or to blow it

into a million pieces

and eradicate all

vestiges of humanity.

Ready for takeoff.

Begin launch countdown.

Ten, nine, eight...

Seven, six, five...

four, three, two...

one, zero!

An unidentified object

cross the space...

Attention, emergency, emergency.

Send aircraft to intercept

the unidentified flying

object at coordinates 479, repeat, 479.

Caterpillar One to base,

we're at coordinates 479.

repeat, we're at coordinates 479,

we lost the trail of the UFO.

Breaking news: A rocket was launched

today from an unidentified location.

The United States,

Russia and other world

powers deny having made a

launch in the last 72 hours.

So who could have

accomplished this feat?

Base 8, Base 8, sensors indicate

the objective on the path of descent.

Attention all bases: prepare

for landing on the moon.

Attention Supreme Base,

attention Supreme Base.

Phase 3 complete, sensors indicate

detonators and bombs in key areas.

Remote control equipment ready,

instruments ready,

proceed with trial explosion.

SANTO, THE MAN IN THE SILVER MASK

VS BLUE DEMON

IN ATLANTIS

You, the representatives of the

world's most powerful nations

Have come to this secret

meeting to try to avoid

what could be the beginning

of the third world war

and with it the end of humanity.

First, the launch of a rocket

into outer space, then

the detonation of a hydrogen

bomb that destroyed

an island in the Pacific ocean

have created panic worlwide.

All of you have declared under solemn

oath that your countries

were not responsible,

therefore the Global Security Agency

has taken charge of the matter.

The eminent scientist Professor

Gerard has come to the conclusion

that the rocket was launched from

a base to the south of the US

and that the bomb came from outer space,

launched from the moon.

This leads us to suppose that we face

a grave danger that could destroy us.

We shall proceed with a global

investigation at once.

Aphrodite, initiate

operation Ultimatum.

International frequency,

international frequency, attention.

Interference in the normal

channel, identify yourself.

To all the nations of the

world, this is Achilles.

The explosion of the bomb

in the Pacific ocean was a

display of my power and a warning.

If you do not follow my instructions

I will destroy the planet.

Within 10 days, all the nations

of the globe will submit

their governments and military

forces to my command

so that that a new era will begin,

an era of a superior

race with leaders who are mentally

and physically perfect

at whose command I, Achilles,

will stand.

This is the german nuclear

physicist Hugo Ulvrich in 1940.

He was 75 then.

Change. He was one

of the inventors of

the V2 rocket that nearly

destroyed London.

In 1945 he was captured by

the Russians to whom he

gave information to regarding

hydrogen and atomic bombs.

Years later he fled to another

country where his wife Renata awaited him.

Ulvrich now would be

nearly 100 years old

and his wife 90 if the

both still lived.

And that's the question.

Regardless, 6 months ago Ulvrich and

his wife were spotted in Rio de Janeiro.

How can you be sure

it was the Ulvrichs?

From the fingerprints that

the Brazilian Ministry sent us.

The astounding rejuvenation

of that man is due perhaps

to the fact that Hugo Ulvrich

has learned to regenerate human cells.

Hitler created the myth of

the master race and Ulvrich

was convinced that this

was the Hellenic race.

The ultimatum was given by Achilles,

the most famous hero from Greek mythology.

We can be sure Achilles and

Hugo Ulvrich are one and the same.

Do we have proof?

Yes, we know where the

ultimatum came from.

That's incredible!

To a nuclear physicist of Hugo

Ulvrich's genius, everything is possible.

In this report are the names

of all the contacts in

Mexico that will help you with

whatever you need.

What is my mission?

Locate Achilles before the

ultimatum is carried out: 10 days.

- That's impossible!

- No.

We're counting on Professor Gerard.

The professor has perfected a

device that can intercept

missles before they reach our atmosphere.

To achieve this, he must be

within the detonation zone.

The team has already been moved

to America and is under

the supervision of the only

agent that knows the

identity of Professor Gerard.

- Who is it?

- X-21.

- Anything else?

- No, good luck.

Thanks.

Come in Professor Gerard.

Did you hear my conversation

with Pierre Duval?

Yes, who is he?

He's one of my most trusted

men in the organization.

Even so, its important that

you maintain your

identity a secret even from Duval.

X-21 shall be the only one

who knows who you are.

X-21?

Yes. He has already recieved

instructions to help

you in Hugo Ulvrich's

fortress and to destroy it

before he annihilates us all.

Here are your instructions, memorize

them and then destroy them.

Any questions?

No sir.

You must leave immediately, an airplane

has been made available for you,

and during your voyage

our radar apparatus'

will keep a close watch on you.

The Global Security Agency has

initiated an attack to destroy me.

I know Professor Gerard is in Mexico,

he is the only one that could foil my plot.

We must find out who

he is and eliminate him.

In a few days I will be the

absolute sovereign of this

planet populated by inferior beings.

Soon my men will place Gaia devices

around the world which will

create electric force fields which I

will operate by remote control.

You, to destroy Gerard,

must capture

the agents of Global

Security in this zone.

Go and complete my orders!

Respectable audience, finally

our match is about to begin!

The legendary Man in the Silver Mask, Santo

against his equally famous

challenger, Blue Demon!

A match, best 2 out of 3 falls,

without a time limit!

Now you have the chance

to become champion!

Don't worry, I'll tear him to pieces.

Water, give me some water.

Stop. X-21? I'm Duval,

from Global Security.

What's happened to him?

- He's been drugged.

Who gave him this?

- We did.

I'll take the contents for analysis.

Don't let these men leave.

- I'll call an ambulance.

- Yes sir.

If this is what I suspect,

we shouldn't leave Demon's side.

What's important now is

dealing with this case.

It's urgent we contact

Professor Gerard.

Wait, where are you taking him?

Hey, wait wait, where are you going?

Why are you taking my car?

- What's going on?

- We're being followed.

We can't lose that masked man.

Proceed with your report.

Blue Demon was captured.

And the Man in the Silver Mask?

What's happened to him?

He pursued Blue Demon's captors.

If hasn't been elimated

by now he's probably

found an important clue

about Achilles' fortress.

Listen well Duval,

you must find Santo quickly.

It's a life or death matter, I repeat,

a life or death matter, over and out.

Why so surprised? Am I so unattractive?

Who are you and what

are you doing here?

Don't you think the question

is a bit disingenious?

How did you get into my apartment?

Very easily. I slipped the porter a bill.

Nothing can stop a woman when

she's interested in a man.

What's your game?

It's simple: to be with you.

I was right when I said Ulvrich

had spies in Global Security.

You're mistaken, I was just

trying to protect you.

She's an enemy agent, she was

trying to get you to tell her

who and where the Professor

is so she could inform Ulvrich.

Hold it! My orders are to

capture you alive, but if

you don't listen I'll have to

kill you. Take me to Gerard.

X-21 calling X-22, emergency call.

X-22 here.

Tomorrow we'll establish contact

Point Code 3, it's urgent. Over.

Guided by the immortal spirits of Zeus,

Apollo, Hercules and Jupiter

we will revive the splendor of

the golden age of mankind

to save it from the inferior

beings that populate the world.

Together, you and I my love,

will be the creators of a

new race to govern the world

that I as sovereign will guide

in the centuries to come.

My deeds will be immortal,

as is my secret to eternal youth.

Achilles, Demon is in our control

and waits in the Nuclear Room.

You're a dangerous madman Ulvrich.

Many such as you have caused

grievous injuries to

humanity under the pretext of

trying to better it.

You're here because you're an

agent of Global Security.

If the nations don't listen to me,

I will create an atomic cataclysm.

This underground fortress will

keep us safe from the radiation.

Juno!

Observe.

Observe well the ones chosen to live

in my world, which

shall be perfect!

Men and women physically

gifted. Intelligence and

strength united to create

a race of superior beings.

Enough Juno.

Don't you think its marvellous?

Now look, every one of these

lighted areas represent

a zone where a hydrogen

bomb will explode.

The rest will be taken care of by

radiation spread by ocean water.

It will be a chain reaction.

I'll show you what will happen.

I will send my thoughts to you.

The rivers will overflow.

The earth will shake

and the panic will be global.

Are you convinced now of

my power? Take him.

We must capture the

Man in the Silver Mask.

I will bend him to my will.

Remember that he is the only one that

knows the identity of Professor Gerard.

Make him talk, then kill him.

What happened here?

The elevator broke down,

you have to take the stairs.

Hold it Santo, don't resist!

You'll have to come with us.

Go up quick and let the elevator go!

What's happening?

Hold it!

But, explain yourself, what are

you looking for, what do you want?

Explain yourself!

X-21 to base, priority call.

But, listen to me!

Open secret channel.

What are you looking for?

X-21, secret channel open,

proceed with your report.

There are traitors in our organization,

Blue Demon was kidnapped

and I fear for his life.

X-21, did you contact Professor Gerard?

Yes, but I have doubts as to his

identity. Give me more information.

The professor had an emergency

and managed to save

himself with the temporary

use of an artificial heart.

Check to see if he has

the scar of the operation.

Positive confirmation on

Professor Gerard's identity.

X-21, let us speak to Professor Gerard.

According to my latest figures

I can say that Achilles'

fortress is on the Pacific coast,

that is all.

Very well. X-21, it's your duty

to find the exact location.

Agent X-25 has been dispatched to

Mexico to collaborate with you.

She can be identified via the other

half of the coin you bear. Over and out.

I hope you'll excuse my rudeness,

but I had to make sure.

I understand. Our enemy is astute

and he has unlimited resources.

Now more than ever I must protect

you from Hugo Ulvrich.

I know you are a great athlete.

You will face Theseus in

a match to the death.

Theseus, demonstrate your superiorty.

You have demonstrated

strength and valor, Demon.

If I give you the honor of inviting you

to my cause, will you swear loyalty?

No!

Take him to the Hypnosis Room.

One last time: Will you become my ally?

No!

Listen Demon:

You will forget who you are.

You wil obey me.

You will obey Achilles.

You will only remember you are the mortal

enemy of the Man in the Silver Mask.

Blue Demon here, I managed to escape.

I have information on Ulvrich.

I'll wait for you on kilometer 35

of the international highway.

No one must know, I'm being hunted.

I managed to escape from Ulvrich

and I know where to find him.

I'll take you with me.

Go, I'll follow you.

Wait, they know your car,

let's go in this one.

Where are we going?

Don't ask questions, trust me.

Where is Professor Gerard?

Gerard? What for?

I know he's an agent of Global Security.

Stop the car.

I told you to stop!

What's happened to you Demon?

I am at Achilles' service,

and prepared to die in his cause.

Men like you and I were born

to command and be obeyed.

We'll enjoy wealth and power. Join us!

Damned traitor!

Look, we're being shot at!

Who are you?

- Pleased to meet you X-25

- Let's go, they might have reinforcements.

Come in. We can be safe here until morning.

Get comfortable while I make a drink.

Let's see if there's some music.

X-21 calling X-22, X-21 calling X-22.

X-22 here.

I've made contact

with X-25. Instructions?

X-25 will take you to Achilles'

fortress. Report at once, over.

Enjoying yourself?

- Of course.

It was a miracle

you showed up on time.

How did you find me?

One of the subjects

I passed with honors

at the Global Security academy

was locating contacts.

Congratulations.

To the pleasure of meeting you.

To meeting each other.

I'd heard so much about you

I was eager to meet you.

You know, its exhausting, our work.

Never a moment of rest,

of liberty, of love.

Santo, I was thinking, if

something were to happen to you...

there'd be no way to find Gerard, then-

Achilles would be free

to do as he wants.

It'd be convenient if you

told me how to find him.

Your mission is dangerous,

and if something were to happen

Achilles would achieve his goals.

It'd also be good if I knew

the professors identity.

I'll tell you when the time is right.

We have to go, it's dawn and the

helicopter must be waiting for us.

Global Security has captured

several of Ulvrich's agents.

From them we've learned the near exact

location of Achilles' fortress.

We know it is reached by an underwater cave,

but we don't know the exact location.

Santo, we're being attacked!

It's Achilles' men!

Shoot him, take the opportunity

to kill him now!

I can't. We were friends.

Someones shooting us from the ground.

Let's get away before they

shoot us down. Hurry to the coast.

We're over Achilles' zone

according to Global Security.

Descend.

I'll look for a way to

infiltrate Achilles' fortress

while you pick up Professor Gerard.

But how? I don't know him.

This will identify you and you'll

be able to find him.

Return quickly with

the professor.

Very well.

And remember that know one

is to know who he is.

- Take care of yourself Santo.

- Good luck.

I thought I had intelligent enemies.

Did you think you would enter

this fortress so easily?

How stupid!

No one, understand, no one reaches

me without my authorization.

Sir, Circe has just arrived.

Let her in, let her in!

My adorable Circe.

Your orders were completed Achilles.

I know, I know.

You've done a magnificent job.

Gerard won't be an obstacle

to you, he's been located.

Stupendous. You'll be

well rewarded Circe.

What do you say now Santo?

I wouldn't be surprised now if the

chief of Global Security

is one of your thugs.

No, no he isn't, but soon

he'll be in my power

and you will help me do that.

You'll never achieve such a thing.

I'm sure of it. Take him.

You still have time to

accept my proposition.

You will be mighty if

you ally with me.

No.

Today you will bring

me Gerard, understand?

No one and nothing will

be able to stop you.

You will do everything

I order you to.

Santo, were you successful?

The device to intercept and

destroy the bomb is ready.

Did you discover the fortress?

We can leave immediately.

No Santo, don't do it! Listen Santo!

Have you gone mad?!?

He was an agent of Achilles'

that tried to replace me.

Hurry professor! We have little time!

Achilles will make his

bombs detonate worldwide!

We can't do anything, he's destroyed it all!

We can destroy the fortress if you help me.

Here it is, the most terrible

explosive known to man,

but it must be

placed in the fortress.

Good, let's go now.

It won't be so easy Santo. Professor,

Achilles would be pleased to meet you.

Demon, you know what to do,

I'll take care of Gerard.

What are you waiting for? If you

don't eliminate Santo, I will!

Hold it Demon, I don't want to

kill you. Drop the weapon.

Who is she?

Juno, it was thanks to her I wasn't

hypnotized and managed to escape.

And how did you accomplish that?

I reduced the electronic discharge

without anyone noticing

and when they left him alone

I facilitated his escape.

So Demon's one of them?

No, Demon is acting on Achilles'

behalf due to being hypnotized.

Professor, can you

snap him out of it?

I'll try. Blue Demon's mind is strong,

and will be able to readjust itself.

Make him sit.

In an hour the time frame I gave

the nations of the world will be over.

The bombs are ready to launch.

Is there news on

Circe and Blue Demon?

None, but be assured

they'll be back soon.

Come with me.

Follow me.

What margin of time do you

have before it goes off?

No more than 10 minutes.

Wait here.

X-25, identify yourself!

Sir, sir!

An unidentified helicopter is

flying in circles above us.

Investigate, and if it doesn't

identify itself, destroy it.

What are you doing here,

you know it's forbidden!

Achilles was asking about you,

where have you been? Answer!

Something's happening!

Everyone get ready!

Lets hurry and get out of

here before the bomb goes off!

There's no way out of here,

and the bomb will go off soon.

Demon and I will distract them,

you escape.

Absolutely not.

Do what I tell you Professor.

You would certainly die.

Exactly Professor Gerard,

there is no escape for any of you.

Capture them.

Escape, I'll go help Santo.

Hold it!

Hurry! Launch the missiles immediately!

There's no time left, it's us or them!

What happened Achilles?

I'll destroy half the world, they'll

be sorry they didn't follow my orders!

Careful!

Are you alright?

Yes, hurry and stop the launch!

Escape, don't waste time...

No, I can't follow you.

Why did you help me?

In the many years I have been

following Ulvrich I have

enjoyed eternal youth.

At first, I saw him as the

benefactor of humanity.

Too late I realized the

evil of his plans..

That's why I helped

you eliminate Achilles

and save the world

from its destruction.

Let's go Santo! This place

will explode at any moment!