Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard
Seen it?1967 | 104 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
In the third and final episode of the trilogy, Fantômas imposes a head tax on the rich, threatening to kill those who do not comply.
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 / Sir Walter Brown / Giuseppe Luigi
- Louis de FunèsCommissaire Juve
- Mylène DemongeotHélène
- Françoise ChristopheLady Dorothée MacRashley
- Jean-Roger CaussimonLord Edward MacRashley / Fantômas
- Robert DalbanLe directeur du journal
- André DumasTom Smith
- Max MontavonAlexandre
- Rita RenoirLa vedette qui descend de l'avion
- Jean OzenneAlbert