Jean Marais
Fantômas/Fandor
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Overview. A poster for the third Fantômas serial by Louis Feuillade. Fantômas wears his iconic black hood and black leotard, more sinister features than the traditional gentleman thief's domino mask and tuxedo. Fantômas is a criminal genius, ruthless and particularly elusive.
Fantomas: Directed by André Hunebelle. With Jean Marais, Louis de Funès, Mylène Demongeot, Jacques Dynam. The best men of France - a brave journalist and an extremely energetic commissioner - attack the trail of a mysterious criminal mastermind.
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- Adventure, Comedy, Crime
- André Hunebelle
- 1964-11-04
Jan 25, 2017 · “Spreads terror!” But Fantômas was incredibly popular in his day—a now-obscure villain who helped define fictional bad guys for the 20th century. His influence shows up everywhere from surrealist...
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. In the film Juve teams up with journalist Fandor, also played by Marais, trying to catch Fantômas but never quite succeeding.
Overview. Fantômas is a fictional character created by French writers Marcel Allain (1885–1969) and Pierre Souvestre (1874–1914). One of the most popular characters in the history of French crime fiction, Fantômas was created in 1911 and appeared in a total of 32 volumes written by the two collaborators, then a subsequent 11 volumes ...
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Mar 30, 2024 · Fantômas, a name that echoes through the annals of French crime fiction history, embodies the epitome of diabolical genius. Crafted by the pens of Marcel Allain (1885–1969) and Pierre Souvestre (1874–1914), this iconic character debuted in 1911, captivating readers with his nefarious deeds and enigmatic persona.
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. Author Rachel Cantor says the series is "part police...
