History of The Pumaman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

The Pumaman is a 1980 Italian superhero film directed by Alberto De Martino, starring Walter George Alton as Pumaman and Donald Pleasence as the antagonist. The film follows the story of an ordinary man who discovers he has superhuman abilities connected to an ancient Incan artifact and must use them to thwart a villain's evil plan. The film is known for its low budget, questionable special effects, and over-the-top acting. It gained further notoriety after being featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 1998, solidifying its status as a cult classic for its comedic flaws.

1980: Theatrical release of The Pumaman in Italy

In 1980, The Pumaman was released theatrically in Italy.

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1980: Release of The Pumaman film

In 1980, The Pumaman, an Italian superhero film co-written and directed by Alberto De Martino, starring Walter George Alton and Donald Pleasence, was released.

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April 4, 1998: The Pumaman aired on Mystery Science Theater 3000

On April 4, 1998, The Pumaman was featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, during a season 9 episode that aired on the Sci-Fi Channel. Writer Paul Chaplin highlighted Vadinho as the real hero and noted his condescension towards Tony.

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1998: The Pumaman featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000

In 1998, The Pumaman was featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

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March 25, 2014: Shout! Factory releases Volume XXIX DVD box set

On March 25, 2014, Shout! Factory released the Volume XXIX DVD box set, which included the original film The Pumaman, an interview with Walter G. Alton, and the MST3K episode, along with three other episodes.

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