Mr. Fantômas (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1937, Mr. Fantômas is a drama and mystery film directed by Ernst Moerman, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. Monsieur Fantômas is very rich in terms of surrealist images― e.g. three mysterious masked men cycling across the beach in slow motion, Inspector Juve’s assistants breaking down a door in the middle of the sand with the help of a gigantic key used as a battering ram, the two lovers' romantic and rather gripping walk along the seaside (he is masked, while she is wearing a nun’s wimple and a swimming suit) hand in hand... But one image stands out from all the rest: the sequence in which Fantômas is surrounded by police.
Who’s in it. Mr. Fantômas stars Jean Michel as Monsieur Fantômas, Trudi Van Tonderen as Elvire, Jacqueline Arpé and Françoise Bert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Mr. Fantômas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Fantômas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Fantômas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Fantômas (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. Fantômas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. Fantômas worth watching?
- Mr. Fantômas holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mr. Fantômas?
- Mr. Fantômas stars Jean Michel, Trudi Van Tonderen, Jacqueline Arpé, Françoise Bert and L. Degroote.
- When was Mr. Fantômas released?
- Mr. Fantômas was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.