The Laughing Menace: Revisiting André Hunebelle's Fantômas (1964)
Insulted by the fake interview, the real Fantômas kidnaps Fandor and begins a series of crimes while wearing a realistic mask of the journalist’s face. He then pulls the same trick on Juve, framed by his own identity, forcing the two rivals to team up in a desperate—and often hilarious—chase to clear their names. A New Breed of Villain Fantomas (1964)
A genre mash-up of crime pulp, caper comedy and ‘60s ... - Facebook - Facebook What makes the 1964 Fantômas a
What makes the 1964 Fantômas a cult classic is the chemistry of its stars. pulls double duty as both the heroic Fandor and the menacing Fantômas, showcasing his range as a physical actor who performed many of his own stunts. Meanwhile, Louis de Funès provides the comedic soul of the film, his high-energy "bungling blowhard" performance turning what could have been a standard thriller into a laugh-out-loud caper. framed by his own identity