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6.0/10 • 35

1967-08-251h 39m

ActionComedyDrama

The world's most uncovered undercover agent!

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.

Directors
Leslie H. Martinson
Editors
Max Benedict

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Raquel Welch

    Raquel Welch

    Fathom Harvill

  2. Anthony Franciosa

    Anthony Franciosa

    Peter Merriwether

  3. Ronald Fraser

    Ronald Fraser

    Col. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES

  4. Richard Briers

    Richard Briers

    Flight Lt. Timothy Webb

  5. Greta Chi

    Greta Chi

    Maj. Jo-May Soon (KGB)

  6. Tom Adams

    Tom Adams

    Mike

  7. Elizabeth Ercy

    Elizabeth Ercy

    Ulla

  8. Ann Lancaster

    Ann Lancaster

    Mrs. Trivers

  9. Tutte Lemkow

    Tutte Lemkow

    Mehmed

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Wuchak

Jul 7, 2020

5/10

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 Briers, 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

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
spainbased on novel or bookspyadult humorparachutebikiniskydivingfemale protagonisttrainjames bond spooffemale spystolen treasure