Fathom

12/13/19671h 39m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ The world's most uncovered undercover agent! ~

Overview:

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.

Director:

Leslie H. Martinson

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

spain
based on novel or book
spy
adult humor
parachute
bikini
skydiving
female protagonist
train
james bond spoof
female spy
stolen treasure

Cast

Raquel Welch

~ as ~

Fathom Harvill

Anthony Franciosa

~ as ~

Peter Merriwether

Ronald Fraser

~ as ~

Col. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES

Richard Briers

~ as ~

Flight Lt. Timothy Webb

Greta Chi

~ as ~

Maj. Jo-May Soon (KGB)

Tom Adams

~ as ~

Mike

Elizabeth Ercy

~ as ~

Ulla

Ann Lancaster

~ as ~

Mrs. Trivers

Tutte Lemkow

~ as ~

Mehmed

Reg Lye

~ as ~

Mr. Trivers

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Reviews (1)

Wuchak
Written 5 year(s) ago
5
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