Fathom
The world's most uncovered undercover agent!
1967 | 99m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Leslie H. Martinson |
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| Writer: | Lorenzo Semple Jr., Larry Forrester |
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| While touring abroad in Europe, beautiful American skydiver Fathom Harvill gets wrapped up in international intrigue when Scottish spy Douglas Campbell recruits her to help him on a secret mission. Before long, Fathom realizes that no one around her, including the mysterious Peter Merriweather, can easily be trusted, leading to various adventures that involve bull fighting, beaches and, of course, romance. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 25, 1967 |
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| Director: | Leslie H. Martinson |
| Writer: | Lorenzo Semple Jr., Larry Forrester |
| Genres: | Comedy, Action, Drama |
| Keywords | spy, spain, based on novel or book, parachute, bikini, skydiving, adult humor, female protagonist, train, james bond spoof, female spy, stolen treasure |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Fox |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Raquel Welch | Fathom Harvill |
| Anthony Franciosa | Peter Merriwether |
| Ronald Fraser | Col. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES |
| Richard Briers | Flight Lt. Timothy Webb |
| Greta Chi | Maj. Jo-May Soon (KGB) |
| Tom Adams | Mike |
| Elizabeth Ercy | Ulla |
| Ann Lancaster | Mrs. Trivers |
| Tutte Lemkow | Mehmed |
| Reg Lye | Mr. Trivers |
| Clive Revill | Serapkin |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Lorenzo Semple Jr. | Screenplay |
| Larry Forrester | Novel |
| Michael Walter | Key Grip |
| Chic Waterson | Camera Operator |
| Max Benedict | Editor |
| Maurice Carter | Art Direction |
| Joan Smallwood | Hairdresser |
| Jonathan Bates | Sound Editor |
| Cyril Collick | Sound Recordist |
| Alan Brownie | Makeup Artist |
| Freddie Williamson | Makeup Artist |
| David Tringham | Assistant Director |
| Kiki Byrne | Costume Design |
| Bridget Sellers | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Elizabeth Thoyts | Assistant Editor |
| Leslie H. Martinson | Director |
| Douglas Slocombe | Director of Photography |
| Donna Garrett | Stunt Double |
| John Dankworth | Conductor, Original Music Composer |
| Maurice Binder | Title Designer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 3 |
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_**Meh espionage spoof with a young Raquel Welch, shot in Spain**_ A California skydiver competing in Spain (Raquel Welch) is enlisted by a secret organization to spy on a war defector (Tony Franciosa) in search of a vital H-bomb detonator. The peripheral cast includes Ronald Fraser, Richard Brie ... rs, Greta Chi and Clive Revill. "Fathom" (1967) is a spy send-up in the vein of “Kiss Me Monster” (1969) and “The Girl from Rio” (1969) that came into vogue after the success of the first five James Bond films from 1962-1967. Welch was in her prime here (26 years-old during shooting), looking best in the opening with a red bikini. Moreover, the southern Spain locations are exceptional, Franciosa brims with charisma and it’s always good to see Revill. Unfortunately, the flick’s burdened by a too-twisty script with stilted rapid-fire dialogue. It’s fun, but it’s not natural or compelling. Still, there are several worthwhile scenes, like the skydiving and bullfighting. The film runs 1 hour, 39 minutes and was shot in Andalucía, Spain, with some stuff done in Shepperton Studios, England. GRADE: C