Fantomas Unleashed
Seen it?1965 | 105 min | Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Back to the Future, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
In the second episode of the trilogy Fantômas kidnaps distinguished scientist professor Marchand with the aim to develop a super weapon that will enable him to menace the world. Fantômas is also planning to abduct a second scientist, professor Lefebvre.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by André Hunebelle
- Jean MaraisFantômas / Fandor / Professeur Lefèvre / Marquis de Rostelli
- Louis de FunèsCommissaire Juve
- Mylène DemongeotHélène
- Jacques DynamInspecteur Bertrand
- Robert DalbanDirecteur du journal
- Albert DagnantProfesseur Marchard
- Christian TomaInspecteur Pierre
- Michel DuplaixInspecteur Léon
- Olivier de FunèsMichou
- Florence BlotLa dame