The Man Called Flintstone
Movie, 1966, Bedrock, Set in A spy caper
The Man Called Flintstone is #2 of 13 in release order and #4 of 13 in chronological order in the The Flintstones.
The story
In this feature-length film based on the "Flintstones" TV show, secret agent Rock Slag is injured during a chase in Bedrock. Slag's chief decides to replace the injured Slag with Fred Flintstone, who just happens to look like him. The trip takes Fred to Paris and Rome, which is good for Wilma, Barney, and Betty, but can Fred foil the mysterious Green Goose's evil plan for a destructive missile without letting his wife and friends in on his secret?
The Man Called Flintstone recap
A theatrical musical spy spoof made by Hanna-Barbera and released by Columbia Pictures in 1966. Rock Slag, a secret agent who looks exactly like Fred, is injured while chasing the henchmen of the Green Goose, a master criminal. His chief recruits Fred to take Rock's place and meet Tanya, the Green Goose's lieutenant, who has offered to betray him. Fred, not understanding who the Green Goose is, turns his family's camping trip into a free holiday in Europe, and the Flintstones and Rubbles head to Paris and then Rome. Fred tries to keep the mission secret from Wilma, who catches him with Tanya, while the agency's disguise expert, Triple X, keeps helping. Fred and Barney track the gang to an abandoned amusement park, are captured and discover that Triple X is the Green Goose himself, planning to launch a missile disguised as a fairground space ride.
The Man Called Flintstone ending explained
Fred and Barney trick the Green Goose and his crew into the missile and reset it to fire into outer space, carrying the villains away. Fred comes home to a hero's welcome in Bedrock and the family goes on holiday, though the film ends with Fred being chased by people who still think he is Rock Slag. Released four months after the TV series ended, it served as a farewell to the original run.
Where to watch The Man Called Flintstone
The Man Called Flintstone isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 6.5/10
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Flintstones, before The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.
- Chronological order: after The Flintstones, before The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.
What to watch before The Man Called Flintstone
The Flintstones (1960), which The Man Called Flintstone (1966) continues.
Cast
- Alan Reed as Fred Flintstone (voice)
- Mel Blanc as Barney Rubble / Dino (voice)
- Jean Vander Pyl as Wilma Flintstone (voice)
- Gerry Johnson as Betty Rubble (voice)
- Don Messick as Ali / Various Voices (voice)
- Janet Waldo as Roberta / Various Voices (voice)
- Paul Frees as Rock Slag / Green Goose / Triple X (voice)
- Harvey Korman as Chief Mountmore / Additional Voices (voice)
- John Stephenson as Mr. Slate / Various Voices (voice)
- June Foray as Tanya Malichite (voice)
Directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.