Fathom

19671967
ApprovedApproved
1h 39min

Fathom (1967)

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Adventure Comedy

In Spain, an American skydiver is recruited by Western intelligence agents to recover a lost atomic bomb detonator from hostile foreign agents.In Spain, an American skydiver is recruited by Western intelligence agents to recover a lost atomic bomb detonator from hostile foreign agents.In Spain, an American skydiver is recruited by Western intelligence agents to recover a lost atomic bomb detonator from hostile foreign agents.

Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
Writers
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.(screenplay)
- Larry Forrester(novel)
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In southern Spain with a U.S. team, skydiver Fathom Harvill (Raquel Welch) is approached by Colonel Douglas Campbell (Ronald Fraser), who is working for a top-secret Western agency. He's after a vital lost atomic device, and wants her to parachute into a house occupied by some Red Chinese Agents to help get the thing back. Apart from all of this, there is a predatory continental doctor on his yacht to take account of. Fathom soon realizes nothing is what it seems to be. —Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

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Taglines
- The world's most uncovered undercover agent!
Genres
- Adventure
- Comedy
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide

Trivia
Peter Merriwether's (Anthony Francoisa's) convertible sports car is a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS.

Goofs
Whilst being chased by a bull, Fathom falls down at least twice. The first time her underwear is black. The second time her underwear is white.

Quotes
Reporter: Señorita, how did you ever get a name like Fathom?
Fathom Harvill: A fathom is six feet. Papa was hoping for a tall son. Papa was disappointed.

Alternate versions
When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'U' rating. All cuts were waived in 2006 when the film was granted a 'U' certificate for home video.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Greatest Skydiving Scenes in Movies (2015)

Soundtracks
Fathom's Theme
Written and Conducted by John Dankworth
Performed by The Johnny Dankworth Orchestra

Top review

Essential Raquel...circa the 60's...real cool and real hot!

Aside from her prehistoric antics ONE MILLION YEARS B.C., this is the quintessential Raquel Welch movie from her heyday as the ultimate 60's sexpot. The tone is light 'n bright in this bouncy adventure flick with Raquel doin' her swinging sixties thing in a colorful assortment of very suitable costumes. It's nice to see the lighter side of Ms. Welch after falling for her as an atonal cavegal with nothing to smile about. British jazz musician Johnny Dankworth provides a breezy pop score that caps things off quite nicely. A great mid-century, midnight flick.

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Release date
- August 9, 1967 (United States)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- Feuerdrache
Filming locations
- Mijas, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain
Production company
- Twentieth Century Fox
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Budget
- $2,225,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 39min
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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