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Fantomas Unleashed
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Title: Fantomas Unleashed

Release Date: 8 Dec 1965

Runtime: 1h 45m

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Fantasy

Director: Gaumont, P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, Victory Film, Story Film

Production Companies: Gaumont, P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, Victory Film, Story Film

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (522 votes)

Cast

  • Fantômas / Fandor / Professeur Lefèvre / Marquis de Rostelli: Jean Marais
  • Commissaire Juve: Louis de Funès
  • Hélène: Mylène Demongeot
  • Inspecteur Bertrand: Jacques Dynam
  • Directeur du journal: Robert Dalban
  • Professeur Marchard: Albert Dagnant
  • Inspecteur Pierre: Christian Toma
  • Inspecteur Léon: Michel Duplaix
  • Michou: Olivier de Funès
  • La dame: Florence Blot
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