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.
Practical Effects
The flying Citroën DS still looks absurdly cool.
Acting
Louis de Funès inventing physical comedy chaos.
Costume
Fantômas's rubber mask: simple, iconic, deeply silly.
Director
André Hunebelle
Jean Marais
Fantômas / Fandor / Professeur Lefèvre / Marquis de Rostelli
Louis de Funès
Commissaire Juve
Mylène Demongeot
Hélène
Jacques Dynam
Inspecteur Bertrand
Robert Dalban
Directeur du journal
Albert Dagnant
Professeur Marchard
Christian Toma
Inspecteur Pierre
Olivier de Funès
Michou
Robert Le Béal
Le ministre
Pietro Tordi
Président de l'assemblée
Henri Attal
Homme de main de Fantômas
Dominique Zardi
Homme de main de Fantômas
Jacques Marin
Agent de police ferroviaire
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The flying car scenes used a real Citroën DS modified with hidden wheels; the 'flight' was achieved by driving off ramps at speed.
Fantômas originated in 1911 French pulp novels and became a surrealist icon—Breton and Éluard worshipped him as the ultimate anarchic spirit.
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