Fantômas Returns! - The Masters of Cinema Series

Created by crime writers Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre, the criminal mastermind Fantômas is best known outside of France as the antagonist of the silent serial that bears his name, directed by early cinematic pioneer Louis Feuillade. Within France, though, he is most famously associated with André Hunebelle's beloved Fantômas trilogy. Released between 1964 and 1967, Hunebelle's films revived the character with a comedic twist in the era of four-colour comic books, Bondmania and a boom in French popular cinema. In the first film of the trilogy, Fantômas seeks revenge on Jérôme Fandor (both played by Jean Marais in dual roles) after the journalist publishes an unflattering article about him. The master of disguise begins by framing Fandor for a series of crimes before moving on to impersonate Juve (Louis de Funès), bumbling commissaire of the Parisian police. In Fantômas Unleashed, the villain kidnaps scientists to work on a new super weapon, leading Fandor and Juve on a trip to Rome in an attempt to thwart his plans. Finally, Fantômas vs Scotland Yard transports Fandor and Juve to an old dark house when Fantômas decides to tax the rich - beginning with the wealthy owner of a Scottish castle, Lord McRashley (Jean-Roger Caussimon). Drawing on a huge range of influences, from The Pink Panther and James Bond to Silver Age superheroes and Dr Mabuse, Hunebelle's Fantômas films are colourful adventures featuring breathtaking stuntwork, sweeping scores by Michel Magne and standout performances by comedian Louis de Funès, one of the most beloved figures in the history of French cinema. The Masters of Cinema series is proud to present the Fantômas trilogy on Blu-ray for the first time on home video in the UK.

Special Features

Bonus Footage, Commentary: 'Fantômas': Tim Lucas (genre film expert/Video Watchdog founder); 'Fantômas Unleashed'/'Fantômas Vs Scotland Yard': David Kalat (film historian/author)., Interviews: Leon Hunt; Mary Harrod (French cinema expert)., Limited edition hardcase with package design by Nick Wrigley; Video essay by Calum Baker (Radio Times editor): 'Fantômas vs Fantômas'., Trailers

Actors: Mylène Demongeot, Jean Marais, Louis de Funès, Jean-Roger Caussimon, Marie-Hélène Arnaud, Robert Dalban, Henri Serre, Françoise Christophe, Olivier De Funès, Jacques Dynam

Audio Languages: French

Duration: 304 minutes

Number of Discs: 2

Subtitle Languages: English

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