Fantômas contre Scotland Yard
| Industry | Film series |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
Area served | Europe, USSR, United States, Japan |
| Products | Comedy crime films |
Fantômas contre Scotland Yard (translated as "Fantomas Against Scotland Yard") represents the concluding chapter of a trilogy featuring Jean Marais as the antagonist Fantômas, alongside Louis de Funès portraying commissaire Juve and journalist Fandor, the latter also played by Marais. This French film series, initiated in 1964, served as a comedic counter to the widespread enthusiasm for James Bond films. The Fantômas trilogy enjoyed significant box office success throughout Europe, the USSR, and attracted viewers in both the United States and Japan, where it continues to maintain dedicated fan bases.
Plot
In this final episode, Fantômas imposes a head tax targeting the affluent, threatening fatal consequences for those who refuse to pay. Journalist Fandor and commissaire Juve accept an invitation from Lord McRashley (Jean-Roger Caussimon) to Scotland, where his castle functions as a strategic location intended to capture Fantômas.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jean Marais | Fantômas / Fandor |
| Louis de Funès | Commissaire Juve |
| Mylène Demongeot | Hélène Gurn |
| Jean-Roger Caussimon | Lord McRashley |
Filming took place across France, England, and Scotland, with the Château de Roquetaillade in France doubling as Lord McRashley's Scottish residence.
Release
The movie debuted in France on 16 March 1967, attracting an audience of 3,557,971 admissions.
The Fantômas trilogy
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Fantômas | 4 November 1964 |
| Fantômas se déchaîne | 8 December 1965 |
| Fantômas contre Scotland Yard | 16 March 1967 |