Fantomas Collection

The Fantômas Collection comprises three films released between 1964 and 1967. This collection adapts the stories of Fantômas, a fictional character created by Marcel Allain and Pierre Souvestre in 1911. Originally appearing in 32 novels followed by 11 more written by Allain alone, Fantômas became a prominent figure in French crime fiction. The film trilogy that constitutes this collection notably diverged from the source material, adopting a more comedic tone reminiscent of the early Pink Panther films. Furthermore, the portrayal of Fantômas, played by Jean Marais, drew inspiration from the first two James Bond films, positioning him as a formidable adversary. The three films within the collection have a total runtime of 313 minutes. Fantômas (1964), Fantômas se déchaîne (1965), and Fantômas contre Scotland Yard (1967) make up the complete set. The collection's total budget and revenue are not specified. The films in this collection were released over a three-year period, spanning from 1964 to 1967. Each film has a runtime of approximately 104 to 105 minutes, with IMDb ratings ranging from 6.7 to 6.9. Specific revenue figures for each film are not available.