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Fantômas is a criminal genius, ruthless and particularly elusive. As described by Schütt (2003) in her analysis of French crime fiction literature, Fantômas is the cause of almost any unsolved crime, a merciless criminal who can get away with his evil deeds by impersonating pretty much anyone.
Fantômas ( French pronunciation: [fɑ̃tomas]) is a 1964 French comedy film starring Jean Marais as the arch villain Fantômas opposite Louis de Funès as the earnest but outclassed commissaire Paul Juve.
Jan 25, 2017 · Learn about the history and influence of Fantômas, a mysterious and evil criminal created in 1911 by two French writers. He inspired surrealists, filmmakers, and comic book creators with his gruesome and elaborate crimes.
A collection of three films based on the French crime fiction character Fantômas, played by Jean Marais. The films are comedic adaptations of the novels, influenced by the Pink Panther and James Bond movies.
Fantomas is a mysterious criminal mastermind who kidnaps a journalist and commits crimes in his guise. Police Commissaire Juve and his partner try to stop him in this adventure comedy film based on the novel by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Crime
- André Hunebelle
- 1964-11-04
Feb 17, 2014 · Fantômas — even his name is mysterious! The French criminal mastermind starred in a series of 19 deliciously pulpy novels beginning in 1911.
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Mar 30, 2024 · Learn about Fantômas, a fictional serial killer and criminal mastermind created by Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre in 1911. Discover his iconic features, his nemesis Inspector Juve, his novels and adaptations, and his enigmatic identity.
