Fantomas (1964) Movie Script
Allow me, madam.
Good day, madam.
Good day, sir.
Very glad to see you.
Mr. Royer will show you
a selection he has prepared.
I'll leave you with him
for a moment.
I'll show you the jewelery
we talked about on the phone.
Would you pass them to me?
Here.
This one's fine.
These are the pieces
prepared for you to choose.
Pretty, is it not, my dear?
I'll take that too.
And the diamond collaret
I mentioned.
I'll take that too.
Put them in their cases
for Lord Shelton.
How much?
5,500,000...
new francs, of course.
Shall I deliver them?
No. I'll take them.
Thank you.
That's a good sale.
Oh, yes! Lord Shelton
was in a good mood.
- Sir!
- Yes? What is it?
What's wrong?
The police is on the case.
Keep calm.
Fantomas' days are numbered.
Take it from Inspector Juve!
So don't worry.
Fantomas is
a common or garden murderer.
Just a man like you and me.
He's committed crimes, of course.
But he's killed far fewer people
than road traffic accidents.
He's bombed planes
and derailed trains, but...
killers behind the wheel
are much more deadly.
And this road to crime
must be blocked.
Whatever the case,
you should tremble, Fantomas!
You may have 100 faces,
but you've only one life.
Show yourself,
and it will be ended.
I'll get you, Fantomas.
He who laughs last laughs best!
Trust me.
There is no reason to be worried.
Thank you, Inspector.
That was Inspector Juve,
who agreed to appear
before our cameras
to reassure you
and confirm the police 's readiness.
Our midday news draws to a close...
The police are kidding themselves.
And they say we're irresponsible!
That's a bit strong!
Say...
Here's the front page proof.
Your paper's got a nerve!
Listen, gentlemen...
"Long live Fantomas,
you don't exist."
- Good headline, eh?
- It's not that great.
- It is. You know nothing.
- It's not worth me talking...
"At the lamplighters' ball,
Fantomas is the token clown,
"sweeping the frauds' farandole
into the scandal waltz."
Isn't that rather bombastic
and pedantic, darling?
- Stick to your photos.
- I think it's great.
There's better. Listen.
"You say the police is alert.
No, Inspector,
"they're sending us to sleep.
"You invented the man of 100 faces
to save face.
"But you could do better.
"The housing crises: Fantomas.
"The falling stock prices:
Fantomas."
Splendid!
You wanted social affairs?
- Yes!
- Here you are.
"Taxes and treachery: Fantomas.
"All-round bastard,
the elusive rogue,
"the guilty party: Fantomas."
What do you think, darling?
You want my opinion?
I think it's totally idiotic.
And they say love is blind...
Yes... I know someone who'll
have a good laugh reading this.
- Who?
- Fantomas.
I'd like him to really exist
so you could meet him.
So?
You think he'd scare me?
He must be fascinating.
There are times when I wonder
what fascinated me about you.
Maybe. But your article is poor.
Put a bit of imagination
into what you write!
If Fantomas doesn't exist,
you should invent him.
Kiss me, darling!
Kiss me!
That's a great idea!
- Me? An idea?
- Yes, come on.
- Where?
- To Fantomas' house.
Fantomas' house?
- Ready, darling?
- Yes.
Here I go!
Don't move, I'll take another.
OK. That's fine.
Get your Point du Jour!
Interview with Fantomas!
"World menaced by madman."
Get your Point du Jour!
Interview with Fantomas.
"World menaced by madman!"
"Soon I will be master of the world.
"Humanity is at my mercy."
"I'm about to wield
the ultimate weapon."
The ultimate weapon!
Little asshole!
Armies need infantrymen. Period.
It's time, Minister.
Thank you, miss.
I'm going to look good
at my press conference!
"I can blow this planet up
when I like.
"And that ass Inspector Juve
can't do a thing about it."
"Maybe tomorrow will see
the final flourish of fireworks,
"a spectacle worthy of our universe.
"Don't worry about tickets,
you'll all have a ringside seat.
"The world ends tomorrow!
Forget your hardship.
"You are all doomed,
why not go outwith a bang!"
Sensational! Wonderful!
That's what I wanted from you.
An earth-shattering idea.
Reminds me of my youth.
When I had the best ideas first.
The finest hoax of the century!
What? A hoax?
- What do you mean?
- It's rubbish, of course.
Not at all.
You think I'm an average reader?
Come on, admit it!
I won't speak without a lawyer.
You're going to need one!
"Do not disturb."
It's a shameful scandal!
Listening at keyholes?
What next!
In your case, you've gone too far.
Anything to sell a few more copies!
You live off
bloodstained headlines!
Without murderers and crimes,
you'd be unemployed!
After you, Inspector.
We don't make our living
exclusively from crime.
Is terrorizing the population
making a living?
Just wait till I have proof
that this article...
that this rag is a lie,
and you'll hear about it,
believe me...
It'll make a noise.
Come along! Smile!
Ready...
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Hey!
Headline and four columns!
That'll boost readers' figures.
Gentlemen, I called you here
to inform you of my decisions.
These long days of immobility
have been profitable.
I was able to meditate calmly
on this case.
Here is my conclusion.
There was an explosion.
And for that you need an explosive.
Fantomas blew up the newspaper.
So Fantomas is in contact
with our friend the reporter.
Logical.
So... - stay with me on this -
if we watch him,
he'll lead us directly to...
Fantomas!
See you soon!
The idiots!
Very clever!
Hey, you! Come here!
Let go, you fools!
Fools? We'll teach you
some manners, you rogue!
But I'll miss everything!
Miss everything?
- Tell us at the station.
- I'm Inspector Juve!
And I'm the president.
We'll dry you out, my lad.
You can sleep it off in the cells.
In a few moments,
Fantomas will call for you.
Leave me alone!
Save your imagination
for your articles!
In a few moments,
Fantomas will call for you.
Yes, it really is me. Fantomas.
You will never know my true face.
Nor will anyone, under this mask.
You wrote an article about me
in which you poked fun at me.
You made me
a laughing stock!
Let him go.
Sit down.
You thought
you could make fun of me.
I've an excuse.
I didn't believe you existed.
I thought I'd furnished you
with sufficient proof.
In a totally invented report
you were bold enough
to make me look a fool.
A sinister, bitter, angry madman.
Sad.
Whereas I am joyous by nature!
I may kill people,
but it's always with a smile.
Crimes against humanity? So what?
Humanity...
What a wonderful puppet show!
How could I be bored?
You do have a sense of humor.
Black humor. The rarest kind...
Cold humor.
Behind the mask.
Er... sorry.
It's no time to make fun of me.
You humiliated me publicly.
But you confirmed to me today
that a great man is nothing
without the press.
You will publish,
on the front page of your paper,
a new article about me.
You will confess your deception.
And if you don't show me in a light
that I find acceptable,
you will end your days
being tortured.
I'll grant you 48 hours
to execute orders.
48 hours... That's short.
I have spoken.
But...
How will we meet up?
Next time, I would prefer
to make an appointment.
Your future will be painless.
On condition that you obey me,
of course.
Your life is now in your hands.
But never forget that
you belong to me. For ever.
Darling, can you hear me?
Let me in!
Are you ill, my love?
Let me in!
I was so worried!
What happened?
I didn't wake up.
You weren't at the paper.
I thought something had happened.
When I called, you didn't answer.
I was asleep.
What's wrong?
Oh, my darling...
I had the most amazing dream.
Would you believe...
A night in the cells! Me!
Lucky the journalists
won't find out!
If only you'd remember your papers!
Very clever.
You'll go far...
Bloody idiot!
I changed jackets!
I have to think of everything!
- Mind you, sir...
- Yes?
Lucky they didn't
beat you up, too!
My poor darling!
What a nightmare!
My heart was in my boots.
He was a nasty piece of work!
You've too much imagination.
It plays tricks on you.
That hurts!
- You've got a lump!
- A lump?
An enormous lump.
It's true...
Just where I was hit by the stick.
What's that?
It wasn't a dream.
It really was Fantomas.
Who is it?
Fantomas.
Please don't go!
I'll call the police.
Look! The line's been cut.
- Open up!
- Please don't let him in!
Open up!
You gave me 48 hours
to execute orders.
Really? This is the police!
Inspector Juve. Open up!
Well done, Inspector!
You had me fooled.
You're not fooling me.
Gentlemen!
What's all this?
Have you gone mad?
Mind your tongue, miss!
I'm arresting you.
Is this a joke?
No. I'm extremely serious.
So Fantomas gave you
48 hours to execute?
To execute whom?
To execute what?
I have to...
You're keeping things from us!
You've seen Fantomas!
Listen carefully...
Non-denunciation of criminals,
aiding and abetting...
- You'll understand...
- I have understood.
And what's this?
- I can explain.
- Don't bother.
Asses can read where I come from.
F for Fantomas.
A coincidence, of course.
We'll interrogate you, sonny.
Take him away.
You can't do this!
It's a scandal!
That's enough!
Don't make it worse for him.
This pt is sublime, just look!
You can eat and drink
when you talk.
48 hours' diet
never killed anyone, Inspector.
It's excellent for one's health.
Cut us some slack! Talk!
You've been asking
the same questions for two days.
I told you all I know.
I can't bear this!
That's very bad for the nerves,
Inspector.
That's enough!
Right! You'll see!
So your article wasn't true?
Exactly. It was false.
You say that, now that
everyone thinks it was true.
But it's true.
That everyone thinks it's true?
No. It's true that it was false.
It's true it was false...
Let's say that He's true.
Why would Fantomas kidnap you
if you'd lied?
He did it because I lied.
You're lying!
He's lying!
Did you accuse me of lying
when I said I'd lied,
or of lying...
That's enough! Shut up!
Listen...
Don't talk to me like that!
Don't be familiar with me...
That's enough!
This man is evidently exhausted.
He's losing his logic.
We'll continue
the interrogation tomorrow.
Take him to his cell.
Stagnating here,
at a time like this!
You can trust me.
I'll do a five-column article.
Fantomas will be pleased.
And our lawyer will have you out
by tomorrow. Goodbye.
Look, there he is!
FANTOMAS IS RAVING MAD!
Point du Jour, please.
Point du Jour. Quick!
Go on, follow him!
It was sabotaged.
This is Fantomas' work.
Get me a taxi!
Go on, get me a taxi!
Where would I find
one of those, sir?
Fantomas will be pleased.
What's all this?
What's going on?
Where are you taking me?
Sit down.
And you may retire.
This time
you really have gone too far.
I can explain.
It wasn't me
who wrote...
- Shut up!
Would you come down?
I'd like to introduce
a guest who's just arrived.
To punish you,
you will collaborate with me
on an extraordinary work.
Which?
My masterpiece.
I am creating the perfect man.
To my specifications.
I need a brain.
Yours will do.
I'm very flattered.
But honestly...
you could find better.
Modest. Therefore intelligent.
We'll work well together.
My experiments
are extremely advanced.
There's no hurry!
It would be a shame to miss
such an experiment.
Don't worry.
I succeed in everything I do.
This is Lady Beltham,
my faithful friend,
who helps me in my work.
Pleased to meet you,
if I might make so bold.
She was the wife of Lord Beltham,
opportunely disappeared.
Lord Beltham?
The body in the mysterious trunk?
The same.
It was you...
Exactly.
I'm sure you'll get along
splendidly.
Thank you, my dear.
Is she not the most
bewitching widow? Is she not
more than beautiful?
Devilishly beautiful.
The ideal woman.
She has all the faults.
Lady Beltham will be
the perfect hostess for you.
You're leaving us?
Just for a few days.
First I shall change you
in the public's view.
Those that love you will hate you.
News of your death
will come as a relief.
I'll turn you into a bloody monster.
How?
By committing, in your name
and with your face,
the most spectacular infamy.
You will take my secret
to the grave.
I have invented a process
that allows me to perfectly recreate
human skin.
I have committed most of my crimes
wearing the face
of my victims.
These are just a sample
of my compositions.
I took their identities
as I shall take yours.
And each time
I copied their fingerprints
on gloves
from the same material.
And do not try to escape.
Photo-electric cells
will curb your attempts.
If you try to use force,
at a sign from Lady Beltham,
my guards will see to you.
Dismissed!
You can follow your exploits
on television.
Goodbye.
You haven't heard the last of you.
Inspector Juve challenges Fantomas.
Will the monster dare steal
the diamond collection?
Would guests
at our Parisian jewelery evening
kindly proceed
to the summer terrace
and take their seats
for the jewelery show,
which will begin in a few moments.
Out of the way! Come along!
Here they are!
Move back, please!
Remain on the kerb.
Open the doors.
- Stay there.
- Move back!
Thank you.
There's an urgent phone call
from your fianc.
- My fianc?
- Yes.
You are the photographer
from Point du Jour?
- My God!
- Come quick!
Let me go!
What's the matter with you?
- You know where to put the case?
- Yes.
Fine.
This way.
I'm the guild's general secretary.
Don't worry.
Your jewels are in good hands.
I don't doubt it.
Put it on the desk.
It's here, Inspector. Do go in.
No, please. After you.
Shut the door.
That's fantastic!
The jewels have arrived, sir.
All this jewelery has been provided
by the jewelers' guild, Inspector.
- It's magnificent.
- Yes.
They must be worth millions.
Several billion, sir.
Well done, Inspector!
What a trap for Fantomas,
if he turns up!
This time,
he can't possibly escape us.
- It's a great idea.
- That's true.
- Everything's ready?
- Yes, sir.
Then I'll begin.
- Are the young ladies ready?
- In a few minutes.
Don't bother.
Off with you!
Never fear, I am here.
Oh, Inspector...
all the same, sir...
Your Excellency, Mr. President,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
It has been a great honor for me
to organize
this dazzling show,
under the patronage
of the jewelers' guild
and our own leading newspaper,
Point du Jour.
- Everything fine?
- Yes, sir.
Keep your eyes peeled!
The most elegant Parisian models
will be wearing the finest jewels
our capital can provide.
Here, you can start it off.
Number 5, please!
I need my necklace!
No.5, your necklace!
You're in a real hurry!
There!
In a moment,
you will be able to admire
our most beautiful creations
on our most beautiful creatures.
Who's that bearded man over there?
There!
They look absolutely wonderful.
As I was saying, it's heavenly!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
the show is about to commence.
Please take your places
on either side of the catwalk.
Thank you.
Number 18.
A piece with pearls,
diamonds and rubies.
Number 19.
Turquoise and diamonds.
Number 20.
Rubies and diamonds.
Number 21.
Diamonds and emeralds.
I'll give you No.7.
You give me No.12.
What's wrong with them?
Number 24. A diamond piece.
Open up!
Let me in!
Open up!
What is all this?
I'll smash the door down.
You do it!
Stop thief!
It's Fantomas!
You'll pay for this.
Wake them up and sound the alarm!
- Sound the alarm!
- The alarm? What alarm?
There he is!
That's him!
He's Fantomas!
Wait! I'll get you!
I'll take you alive!
I'll get you, Fantomas!
I've got you!
You'll pay for this!
A very high price!
Stop!
Help!
I'll get you, Fantomas!
My investigation finally led me
to a mind-boggling conclusion.
Fantomas is no mystery.
He looks like this.
This reporter is Fantomas.
All that remains is to arrest him.
The reporter's fiance
is thought to be his accomplice,
as she, too,
has mysteriously disappeared.
So mathematically,
all we have to do...
Quite a success, eh?
Don't worry about your fiance.
She's safe here.
In the chteau's finest bedchamber.
Want to see her?
You have taste.
She has to become accustomed
to her new surroundings.
She's wonderful.
You'll be able to watch
our romance.
If I'm to understand you,
you intend to romance my fiance?
I don't exclude it.
And how do you think
your little adventure
will please Lady Beltham?
I don't intend to inform her of it.
I've discovered
my romantic side.
I want to be loved for yourself.
I'll take my time.
You're wasting it.
Helene would never...
With women,
you must never say never.
See how happy she is!
She's already under the effect
of my elixir of happiness.
After corruption and infamy,
I deserve a little tenderness.
This exceptional being
will be my reward.
All that remains is to see
to your friend, Inspector Juve.
That half-wit utters remarks
that irritate me.
I absolutely must settle his score.
An AMAZING Film about the Infamy
of the BLOODY MONSTER
Go on!
Fantomas, Fantomas!
Fantomas here and Fantomas there!
Always Fantomas!
We have plenty of witnesses, sir.
Arrest them!
No... Question them!
- It's been done.
- Well, any news?
Out With it!
Are you sure you recognized
that reporter on the roof?
You think I imagined it?
- Sorry, sir...
- I don't want your apologies!
None of our statements
matched his description.
Then they're mad,
or I am!
Compile an identikit picture
immediately!
Send the witnesses
to the screening room.
It's being done.
Carry on. Let's get this over with!
Would you all be seated, please.
We're going to establish
a picture of the criminal.
On this screen, we will build
the face of Fantomas
according to the information
you provide.
I want you all to pay attention.
Lights out. Start the projector!
The eyes first.
- Recognize these eyes?
- No.
And the mouth?
Recognize this?
Do you recognize this hair?
What about this nose?
Was his nose like this?
Quiet, please!
Let's start from the beginning.
First, the hair.
- No. That's not it.
- Was his hair like this?
No.
He had very short hair.
Receding somewhat on top.
Nothing like that.
It was just like that.
The noses.
It was longer.
And wider.
The mouth.
- It wasn't that mouth.
- His mouth was thinner.
That's it. A cruel mouth!
The eyes.
No, he looked more sadistic.
Yes, fierce. A real animal.
That's him.
The expression
of a crude degenerate.
Enough!
Silence!
What's this?
Is this some kind of set-up?
Where did you get this lot from,
the asylum?
This joke has gone too far.
I demand an enquiry.
Clear the room!
It's an extraordinary likeness.
I don't feel at all well,
we'll continue tomorrow.
And I'm going to bed.
The inspector's very strange.
Weird, I'd say, very weird.
Enough! Silence!
Moron!
I've broken down, I can't help it.
Hands up! Quick!
Not a word!
One move and you're dead.
Nobody leave this room!
Wait patiently for the police
to arrive.
It was Fantomas!
Yes?
Really!
Really?
Yes.
Right.
It must be Fantomas again.
We have to warn Inspector Juve.
No answer?
That's odd.
He said he was going home.
- Man the office.
- OK.
Lon, come with me.
Something must
have happened to him.
Look what I found by the steps.
That's weird.
Weirder and weirder...
We'll go through the window.
Have you been there long?
That's a very bad joke, pal!
Sleepwalker, eh?
I'll explain.
You'll laugh.
You won't when you find out
Fantomas pulled another job.
Impossible!
Turn round! Get over there!
Silence, please!
Ladies and gentlemen,
we will now re-enact the crime.
This is Inspector Juve.
What happened, then?
- It's him!
- Yes, it's him.
You'll eat when you've talked.
But, Michel...
No more Michel.
So you were sleeping
and didn't hear the phone!
I was wearing earplugs.
Ah yes, earplugs!
I'd forgotten that.
- And your slipper?
- I threw it out of the window.
Of course!
That's what they're for!
A guy woke me with his car.
You can't hear the phone
but you can hear cars.
- I told you once...
- No, tell me now...
Do you go out at night
to commit crimes?
Bloody idiot!
Take care!
Assaulting an officer
in the course of his duty.
We followed your instructions.
We took prints.
Perfect. And?
And...
They're yours.
There's no doubt.
It's mathematic and scientific.
It must be.
I must be Fantomas.
I hadn't realized!
It's obviously me!
I'm Fantomas. Look!
Wake up, darling!
Where are we?
I don't know.
Good grief!
But whose is this car?
I've no idea.
What happened?
You must have gone to sleep.
I've a hangover...
Anyway, you look
better than yesterday.
Your face was funny yesterday.
I've got you back, darling!
But what happened to me?
I took photos
at the jewelery show.
Then I can't remember a thing.
It's like a black hole.
Then I woke up in the helicopter.
- Helicopter?
- Yes.
You get up to such things.
It's definitely not boring.
Ah, I know! We were drugged.
- Drugged?
- I'll explain later.
The elixir of happiness...
Elixir of happiness?
You're going mad.
What's this? Look.
Lady Beltham.
I've given you your freedom.
Go, and don't try
to understand women.
We have a car, might as well use it.
This road must lead somewhere.
Quick!
It's the first time
a woman's jealousy saved my life.
Don't speak too soon.
You don't know women.
Bitch!
She sabotaged the brakes!
We can't slow down!
She sabotaged the gearbox too.
The ravine!
It's twisting!
Oh, darling!
It's twisting!
- Be careful!
- I am!
I'd like to see you...
It's twisting!
Of course it is!
Look out, darling!
Trucks!
- We won't get through!
- Hang on!
- I'm scared!
- You're in my way!
- Darling, I feel sick!
- Let go!
You're mad! Let go!
It's twisting!
It's twisting so much!
- Darling! Don't go!
- Farewell!
I've had it!
I feel sick!
Darling!
Darling!
We were almost done for!
We only just made it!
So, think you're funny, do you?
I'll tell you something:
I never laughed so much in my life.
So this Lady Beltham
helped you escape
because she was jealous
of your fiance?
Exactly.
To stop us talking,
she sabotaged the car.
What an imagination!
- That woman...
- Quiet!
- This doesn't make sense.
- Why not?
Because I've arrested Fantomas,
would you believe!
Arrested?
Might we ask who it was?
- Inspector Juve.
- I knew it.
Of course, you were his accomplice!
Accomplice?
Of course, honey!
It's quite logical!
Type his confession.
The masks, the fingerprints,
I should have known!
It was quite simple.
Yes, but try telling the cops that!
Come on.
Where are we going?
Do as I say.
Don't ask questions. Come on!
- Where's he taking us?
- I've no idea.
The guillotine is unfashionable.
I've something better for you.
Just a little more patience.
Two brains are better than one.
What's he on about?
He'll explain.
It's a little surprise.
Get up! You're changing cars.
Come on!
Get in!
Are they quiet?
I've no complaints about that.
We haven't heard them all day.
Good heavens!
Fantomas has escaped!
- What?
- Which one?
Both!
That's impossible!
Let's see... Let's just recap.
Be quick!
Their lives are at stake.
Please...
Let's see... The statement
from the guard who was tied up.
Your story about masks,
Fantomas' card...
It all fits. We have to accept it:
they're innocent.
- Of course they are!
- It's a catastrophe.
To think I threw the inspector
in the slammer!
And now they must be long gone!
It's time you arrested Fantomas.
You're right!
We still have a chance.
I'd forgotten.
Have roadblocks erected.
I'll get him. We'll get him.
I'll get Fantomas!
I'll sort him out, too!
It must be the black car,
down there!
They've spotted us.
Look... the helicopter!
Stop!
Fire at will! Quick!
Quick! After them!
After them!
Faster!
The motorbikes are in pursuit!
Follow them!
Have no fear,
the car is armored,
the windows
and the tires are bullet-proof.
I'm a well organized man.
See to him.
- He got me!
- You shouldn't lean out!
Come here, quick!
I'm Inspector Juve.
Undo these, quick.
Inspector Juve, quick!
Very quick.
Come on! Get us out of these.
Hurry!
We're in a great hurry.
- What's got into you?
- The bike!
- Yes...
- Sorry.
Quick! The bike!
Coming?
Excuse me.
Quick!
Faster!
Look! There he is!
Down there!
Look out! Hold on tight!
Hold on!
He's down there!
They're on the bike.
Follow them!
Stop!
What are you doing?
I didn't think this chase
would be on horseback.
Which way?
Here I am!
I'm coming!
Help!
- Help!
- Hold on!
Help!
The bastard!
- What do we do?
- We'll still get him!
Jump! There!
- That'll be 40 francs.
- Fine.
Someone's stolen my car!
- Isn't he with you?
- No!
What's this?
Get in!
Come on!
Did you steal this car?
Don't worry about it.
You did right.
Faster!
We have to catch him.
There. He's on the locomotive.
There he is!
Come on, faster!
The track turns left.
- What do we do?
- Follow the road. We'll see.
We have to find a road on the left.
Turn left, then!
Left! Across the fields?
I confirm last call
requesting Chris-Craft
to report urgently
to the jetty at creek No.27.
Call confirmed. Chris-Craft
is waiting at required spot.
I can see a man running down there!
He'll get away!
He must be going to the beach.
He must have gone down to the sea.
Too late!
The helicopter!
Look!
There they are, on the beach!
They're waving.
We have to go down.
Take her down!
They've seen us.
What will I do here, all alone?
That's him,
that's the Chris-Craft.
Catch him.
- We'll get him.
- Faster!
We've got him!
- What are you doing?
- Going down.
Faster!
There it is.
Wait, I'm going down.
But go lower for me.
Lower. Still lower.
Wait...
Slightly lower.
A little lower.
Just a tiny bit lower.
Gently. A bit lower.
Open up, in the name of the law!
Wait...
You've had it now!
He's in here.
Dive to 20 meters.
Diving. Set for 20 meters.
Hey! It's going under.
Look! I'm in the water.
Help me!
Quick, come and help me!
Look! It's rising! And I'm drowning!
I'm going to drown! I am drowning.
I can't swim.
Not any more.
I used to be able to, but...
We're going to drown.
I sent the helicopter away.
We're going to drown.
lam drowning.
No! Look, over there!
- Darling!
- I'm drowning!
I'm coming!
- Here I am!
- Be brave, Inspector!
Are you all right?
Give me your hand!
Get in!
After you.
You get in first. You can help me.
Get in!
- Come on!
- Give me your hand!
I can't.
Isn't it a bit small?
Darling!
- Are you all right?
- I don't know.
No! It's not finished!
We'll meet again, Fantomas!
And next time, you won't escape!
You'll pay for this!
Good day, madam.
Good day, sir.
Very glad to see you.
Mr. Royer will show you
a selection he has prepared.
I'll leave you with him
for a moment.
I'll show you the jewelery
we talked about on the phone.
Would you pass them to me?
Here.
This one's fine.
These are the pieces
prepared for you to choose.
Pretty, is it not, my dear?
I'll take that too.
And the diamond collaret
I mentioned.
I'll take that too.
Put them in their cases
for Lord Shelton.
How much?
5,500,000...
new francs, of course.
Shall I deliver them?
No. I'll take them.
Thank you.
That's a good sale.
Oh, yes! Lord Shelton
was in a good mood.
- Sir!
- Yes? What is it?
What's wrong?
The police is on the case.
Keep calm.
Fantomas' days are numbered.
Take it from Inspector Juve!
So don't worry.
Fantomas is
a common or garden murderer.
Just a man like you and me.
He's committed crimes, of course.
But he's killed far fewer people
than road traffic accidents.
He's bombed planes
and derailed trains, but...
killers behind the wheel
are much more deadly.
And this road to crime
must be blocked.
Whatever the case,
you should tremble, Fantomas!
You may have 100 faces,
but you've only one life.
Show yourself,
and it will be ended.
I'll get you, Fantomas.
He who laughs last laughs best!
Trust me.
There is no reason to be worried.
Thank you, Inspector.
That was Inspector Juve,
who agreed to appear
before our cameras
to reassure you
and confirm the police 's readiness.
Our midday news draws to a close...
The police are kidding themselves.
And they say we're irresponsible!
That's a bit strong!
Say...
Here's the front page proof.
Your paper's got a nerve!
Listen, gentlemen...
"Long live Fantomas,
you don't exist."
- Good headline, eh?
- It's not that great.
- It is. You know nothing.
- It's not worth me talking...
"At the lamplighters' ball,
Fantomas is the token clown,
"sweeping the frauds' farandole
into the scandal waltz."
Isn't that rather bombastic
and pedantic, darling?
- Stick to your photos.
- I think it's great.
There's better. Listen.
"You say the police is alert.
No, Inspector,
"they're sending us to sleep.
"You invented the man of 100 faces
to save face.
"But you could do better.
"The housing crises: Fantomas.
"The falling stock prices:
Fantomas."
Splendid!
You wanted social affairs?
- Yes!
- Here you are.
"Taxes and treachery: Fantomas.
"All-round bastard,
the elusive rogue,
"the guilty party: Fantomas."
What do you think, darling?
You want my opinion?
I think it's totally idiotic.
And they say love is blind...
Yes... I know someone who'll
have a good laugh reading this.
- Who?
- Fantomas.
I'd like him to really exist
so you could meet him.
So?
You think he'd scare me?
He must be fascinating.
There are times when I wonder
what fascinated me about you.
Maybe. But your article is poor.
Put a bit of imagination
into what you write!
If Fantomas doesn't exist,
you should invent him.
Kiss me, darling!
Kiss me!
That's a great idea!
- Me? An idea?
- Yes, come on.
- Where?
- To Fantomas' house.
Fantomas' house?
- Ready, darling?
- Yes.
Here I go!
Don't move, I'll take another.
OK. That's fine.
Get your Point du Jour!
Interview with Fantomas!
"World menaced by madman."
Get your Point du Jour!
Interview with Fantomas.
"World menaced by madman!"
"Soon I will be master of the world.
"Humanity is at my mercy."
"I'm about to wield
the ultimate weapon."
The ultimate weapon!
Little asshole!
Armies need infantrymen. Period.
It's time, Minister.
Thank you, miss.
I'm going to look good
at my press conference!
"I can blow this planet up
when I like.
"And that ass Inspector Juve
can't do a thing about it."
"Maybe tomorrow will see
the final flourish of fireworks,
"a spectacle worthy of our universe.
"Don't worry about tickets,
you'll all have a ringside seat.
"The world ends tomorrow!
Forget your hardship.
"You are all doomed,
why not go outwith a bang!"
Sensational! Wonderful!
That's what I wanted from you.
An earth-shattering idea.
Reminds me of my youth.
When I had the best ideas first.
The finest hoax of the century!
What? A hoax?
- What do you mean?
- It's rubbish, of course.
Not at all.
You think I'm an average reader?
Come on, admit it!
I won't speak without a lawyer.
You're going to need one!
"Do not disturb."
It's a shameful scandal!
Listening at keyholes?
What next!
In your case, you've gone too far.
Anything to sell a few more copies!
You live off
bloodstained headlines!
Without murderers and crimes,
you'd be unemployed!
After you, Inspector.
We don't make our living
exclusively from crime.
Is terrorizing the population
making a living?
Just wait till I have proof
that this article...
that this rag is a lie,
and you'll hear about it,
believe me...
It'll make a noise.
Come along! Smile!
Ready...
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Hey!
Headline and four columns!
That'll boost readers' figures.
Gentlemen, I called you here
to inform you of my decisions.
These long days of immobility
have been profitable.
I was able to meditate calmly
on this case.
Here is my conclusion.
There was an explosion.
And for that you need an explosive.
Fantomas blew up the newspaper.
So Fantomas is in contact
with our friend the reporter.
Logical.
So... - stay with me on this -
if we watch him,
he'll lead us directly to...
Fantomas!
See you soon!
The idiots!
Very clever!
Hey, you! Come here!
Let go, you fools!
Fools? We'll teach you
some manners, you rogue!
But I'll miss everything!
Miss everything?
- Tell us at the station.
- I'm Inspector Juve!
And I'm the president.
We'll dry you out, my lad.
You can sleep it off in the cells.
In a few moments,
Fantomas will call for you.
Leave me alone!
Save your imagination
for your articles!
In a few moments,
Fantomas will call for you.
Yes, it really is me. Fantomas.
You will never know my true face.
Nor will anyone, under this mask.
You wrote an article about me
in which you poked fun at me.
You made me
a laughing stock!
Let him go.
Sit down.
You thought
you could make fun of me.
I've an excuse.
I didn't believe you existed.
I thought I'd furnished you
with sufficient proof.
In a totally invented report
you were bold enough
to make me look a fool.
A sinister, bitter, angry madman.
Sad.
Whereas I am joyous by nature!
I may kill people,
but it's always with a smile.
Crimes against humanity? So what?
Humanity...
What a wonderful puppet show!
How could I be bored?
You do have a sense of humor.
Black humor. The rarest kind...
Cold humor.
Behind the mask.
Er... sorry.
It's no time to make fun of me.
You humiliated me publicly.
But you confirmed to me today
that a great man is nothing
without the press.
You will publish,
on the front page of your paper,
a new article about me.
You will confess your deception.
And if you don't show me in a light
that I find acceptable,
you will end your days
being tortured.
I'll grant you 48 hours
to execute orders.
48 hours... That's short.
I have spoken.
But...
How will we meet up?
Next time, I would prefer
to make an appointment.
Your future will be painless.
On condition that you obey me,
of course.
Your life is now in your hands.
But never forget that
you belong to me. For ever.
Darling, can you hear me?
Let me in!
Are you ill, my love?
Let me in!
I was so worried!
What happened?
I didn't wake up.
You weren't at the paper.
I thought something had happened.
When I called, you didn't answer.
I was asleep.
What's wrong?
Oh, my darling...
I had the most amazing dream.
Would you believe...
A night in the cells! Me!
Lucky the journalists
won't find out!
If only you'd remember your papers!
Very clever.
You'll go far...
Bloody idiot!
I changed jackets!
I have to think of everything!
- Mind you, sir...
- Yes?
Lucky they didn't
beat you up, too!
My poor darling!
What a nightmare!
My heart was in my boots.
He was a nasty piece of work!
You've too much imagination.
It plays tricks on you.
That hurts!
- You've got a lump!
- A lump?
An enormous lump.
It's true...
Just where I was hit by the stick.
What's that?
It wasn't a dream.
It really was Fantomas.
Who is it?
Fantomas.
Please don't go!
I'll call the police.
Look! The line's been cut.
- Open up!
- Please don't let him in!
Open up!
You gave me 48 hours
to execute orders.
Really? This is the police!
Inspector Juve. Open up!
Well done, Inspector!
You had me fooled.
You're not fooling me.
Gentlemen!
What's all this?
Have you gone mad?
Mind your tongue, miss!
I'm arresting you.
Is this a joke?
No. I'm extremely serious.
So Fantomas gave you
48 hours to execute?
To execute whom?
To execute what?
I have to...
You're keeping things from us!
You've seen Fantomas!
Listen carefully...
Non-denunciation of criminals,
aiding and abetting...
- You'll understand...
- I have understood.
And what's this?
- I can explain.
- Don't bother.
Asses can read where I come from.
F for Fantomas.
A coincidence, of course.
We'll interrogate you, sonny.
Take him away.
You can't do this!
It's a scandal!
That's enough!
Don't make it worse for him.
This pt is sublime, just look!
You can eat and drink
when you talk.
48 hours' diet
never killed anyone, Inspector.
It's excellent for one's health.
Cut us some slack! Talk!
You've been asking
the same questions for two days.
I told you all I know.
I can't bear this!
That's very bad for the nerves,
Inspector.
That's enough!
Right! You'll see!
So your article wasn't true?
Exactly. It was false.
You say that, now that
everyone thinks it was true.
But it's true.
That everyone thinks it's true?
No. It's true that it was false.
It's true it was false...
Let's say that He's true.
Why would Fantomas kidnap you
if you'd lied?
He did it because I lied.
You're lying!
He's lying!
Did you accuse me of lying
when I said I'd lied,
or of lying...
That's enough! Shut up!
Listen...
Don't talk to me like that!
Don't be familiar with me...
That's enough!
This man is evidently exhausted.
He's losing his logic.
We'll continue
the interrogation tomorrow.
Take him to his cell.
Stagnating here,
at a time like this!
You can trust me.
I'll do a five-column article.
Fantomas will be pleased.
And our lawyer will have you out
by tomorrow. Goodbye.
Look, there he is!
FANTOMAS IS RAVING MAD!
Point du Jour, please.
Point du Jour. Quick!
Go on, follow him!
It was sabotaged.
This is Fantomas' work.
Get me a taxi!
Go on, get me a taxi!
Where would I find
one of those, sir?
Fantomas will be pleased.
What's all this?
What's going on?
Where are you taking me?
Sit down.
And you may retire.
This time
you really have gone too far.
I can explain.
It wasn't me
who wrote...
- Shut up!
Would you come down?
I'd like to introduce
a guest who's just arrived.
To punish you,
you will collaborate with me
on an extraordinary work.
Which?
My masterpiece.
I am creating the perfect man.
To my specifications.
I need a brain.
Yours will do.
I'm very flattered.
But honestly...
you could find better.
Modest. Therefore intelligent.
We'll work well together.
My experiments
are extremely advanced.
There's no hurry!
It would be a shame to miss
such an experiment.
Don't worry.
I succeed in everything I do.
This is Lady Beltham,
my faithful friend,
who helps me in my work.
Pleased to meet you,
if I might make so bold.
She was the wife of Lord Beltham,
opportunely disappeared.
Lord Beltham?
The body in the mysterious trunk?
The same.
It was you...
Exactly.
I'm sure you'll get along
splendidly.
Thank you, my dear.
Is she not the most
bewitching widow? Is she not
more than beautiful?
Devilishly beautiful.
The ideal woman.
She has all the faults.
Lady Beltham will be
the perfect hostess for you.
You're leaving us?
Just for a few days.
First I shall change you
in the public's view.
Those that love you will hate you.
News of your death
will come as a relief.
I'll turn you into a bloody monster.
How?
By committing, in your name
and with your face,
the most spectacular infamy.
You will take my secret
to the grave.
I have invented a process
that allows me to perfectly recreate
human skin.
I have committed most of my crimes
wearing the face
of my victims.
These are just a sample
of my compositions.
I took their identities
as I shall take yours.
And each time
I copied their fingerprints
on gloves
from the same material.
And do not try to escape.
Photo-electric cells
will curb your attempts.
If you try to use force,
at a sign from Lady Beltham,
my guards will see to you.
Dismissed!
You can follow your exploits
on television.
Goodbye.
You haven't heard the last of you.
Inspector Juve challenges Fantomas.
Will the monster dare steal
the diamond collection?
Would guests
at our Parisian jewelery evening
kindly proceed
to the summer terrace
and take their seats
for the jewelery show,
which will begin in a few moments.
Out of the way! Come along!
Here they are!
Move back, please!
Remain on the kerb.
Open the doors.
- Stay there.
- Move back!
Thank you.
There's an urgent phone call
from your fianc.
- My fianc?
- Yes.
You are the photographer
from Point du Jour?
- My God!
- Come quick!
Let me go!
What's the matter with you?
- You know where to put the case?
- Yes.
Fine.
This way.
I'm the guild's general secretary.
Don't worry.
Your jewels are in good hands.
I don't doubt it.
Put it on the desk.
It's here, Inspector. Do go in.
No, please. After you.
Shut the door.
That's fantastic!
The jewels have arrived, sir.
All this jewelery has been provided
by the jewelers' guild, Inspector.
- It's magnificent.
- Yes.
They must be worth millions.
Several billion, sir.
Well done, Inspector!
What a trap for Fantomas,
if he turns up!
This time,
he can't possibly escape us.
- It's a great idea.
- That's true.
- Everything's ready?
- Yes, sir.
Then I'll begin.
- Are the young ladies ready?
- In a few minutes.
Don't bother.
Off with you!
Never fear, I am here.
Oh, Inspector...
all the same, sir...
Your Excellency, Mr. President,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
It has been a great honor for me
to organize
this dazzling show,
under the patronage
of the jewelers' guild
and our own leading newspaper,
Point du Jour.
- Everything fine?
- Yes, sir.
Keep your eyes peeled!
The most elegant Parisian models
will be wearing the finest jewels
our capital can provide.
Here, you can start it off.
Number 5, please!
I need my necklace!
No.5, your necklace!
You're in a real hurry!
There!
In a moment,
you will be able to admire
our most beautiful creations
on our most beautiful creatures.
Who's that bearded man over there?
There!
They look absolutely wonderful.
As I was saying, it's heavenly!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
the show is about to commence.
Please take your places
on either side of the catwalk.
Thank you.
Number 18.
A piece with pearls,
diamonds and rubies.
Number 19.
Turquoise and diamonds.
Number 20.
Rubies and diamonds.
Number 21.
Diamonds and emeralds.
I'll give you No.7.
You give me No.12.
What's wrong with them?
Number 24. A diamond piece.
Open up!
Let me in!
Open up!
What is all this?
I'll smash the door down.
You do it!
Stop thief!
It's Fantomas!
You'll pay for this.
Wake them up and sound the alarm!
- Sound the alarm!
- The alarm? What alarm?
There he is!
That's him!
He's Fantomas!
Wait! I'll get you!
I'll take you alive!
I'll get you, Fantomas!
I've got you!
You'll pay for this!
A very high price!
Stop!
Help!
I'll get you, Fantomas!
My investigation finally led me
to a mind-boggling conclusion.
Fantomas is no mystery.
He looks like this.
This reporter is Fantomas.
All that remains is to arrest him.
The reporter's fiance
is thought to be his accomplice,
as she, too,
has mysteriously disappeared.
So mathematically,
all we have to do...
Quite a success, eh?
Don't worry about your fiance.
She's safe here.
In the chteau's finest bedchamber.
Want to see her?
You have taste.
She has to become accustomed
to her new surroundings.
She's wonderful.
You'll be able to watch
our romance.
If I'm to understand you,
you intend to romance my fiance?
I don't exclude it.
And how do you think
your little adventure
will please Lady Beltham?
I don't intend to inform her of it.
I've discovered
my romantic side.
I want to be loved for yourself.
I'll take my time.
You're wasting it.
Helene would never...
With women,
you must never say never.
See how happy she is!
She's already under the effect
of my elixir of happiness.
After corruption and infamy,
I deserve a little tenderness.
This exceptional being
will be my reward.
All that remains is to see
to your friend, Inspector Juve.
That half-wit utters remarks
that irritate me.
I absolutely must settle his score.
An AMAZING Film about the Infamy
of the BLOODY MONSTER
Go on!
Fantomas, Fantomas!
Fantomas here and Fantomas there!
Always Fantomas!
We have plenty of witnesses, sir.
Arrest them!
No... Question them!
- It's been done.
- Well, any news?
Out With it!
Are you sure you recognized
that reporter on the roof?
You think I imagined it?
- Sorry, sir...
- I don't want your apologies!
None of our statements
matched his description.
Then they're mad,
or I am!
Compile an identikit picture
immediately!
Send the witnesses
to the screening room.
It's being done.
Carry on. Let's get this over with!
Would you all be seated, please.
We're going to establish
a picture of the criminal.
On this screen, we will build
the face of Fantomas
according to the information
you provide.
I want you all to pay attention.
Lights out. Start the projector!
The eyes first.
- Recognize these eyes?
- No.
And the mouth?
Recognize this?
Do you recognize this hair?
What about this nose?
Was his nose like this?
Quiet, please!
Let's start from the beginning.
First, the hair.
- No. That's not it.
- Was his hair like this?
No.
He had very short hair.
Receding somewhat on top.
Nothing like that.
It was just like that.
The noses.
It was longer.
And wider.
The mouth.
- It wasn't that mouth.
- His mouth was thinner.
That's it. A cruel mouth!
The eyes.
No, he looked more sadistic.
Yes, fierce. A real animal.
That's him.
The expression
of a crude degenerate.
Enough!
Silence!
What's this?
Is this some kind of set-up?
Where did you get this lot from,
the asylum?
This joke has gone too far.
I demand an enquiry.
Clear the room!
It's an extraordinary likeness.
I don't feel at all well,
we'll continue tomorrow.
And I'm going to bed.
The inspector's very strange.
Weird, I'd say, very weird.
Enough! Silence!
Moron!
I've broken down, I can't help it.
Hands up! Quick!
Not a word!
One move and you're dead.
Nobody leave this room!
Wait patiently for the police
to arrive.
It was Fantomas!
Yes?
Really!
Really?
Yes.
Right.
It must be Fantomas again.
We have to warn Inspector Juve.
No answer?
That's odd.
He said he was going home.
- Man the office.
- OK.
Lon, come with me.
Something must
have happened to him.
Look what I found by the steps.
That's weird.
Weirder and weirder...
We'll go through the window.
Have you been there long?
That's a very bad joke, pal!
Sleepwalker, eh?
I'll explain.
You'll laugh.
You won't when you find out
Fantomas pulled another job.
Impossible!
Turn round! Get over there!
Silence, please!
Ladies and gentlemen,
we will now re-enact the crime.
This is Inspector Juve.
What happened, then?
- It's him!
- Yes, it's him.
You'll eat when you've talked.
But, Michel...
No more Michel.
So you were sleeping
and didn't hear the phone!
I was wearing earplugs.
Ah yes, earplugs!
I'd forgotten that.
- And your slipper?
- I threw it out of the window.
Of course!
That's what they're for!
A guy woke me with his car.
You can't hear the phone
but you can hear cars.
- I told you once...
- No, tell me now...
Do you go out at night
to commit crimes?
Bloody idiot!
Take care!
Assaulting an officer
in the course of his duty.
We followed your instructions.
We took prints.
Perfect. And?
And...
They're yours.
There's no doubt.
It's mathematic and scientific.
It must be.
I must be Fantomas.
I hadn't realized!
It's obviously me!
I'm Fantomas. Look!
Wake up, darling!
Where are we?
I don't know.
Good grief!
But whose is this car?
I've no idea.
What happened?
You must have gone to sleep.
I've a hangover...
Anyway, you look
better than yesterday.
Your face was funny yesterday.
I've got you back, darling!
But what happened to me?
I took photos
at the jewelery show.
Then I can't remember a thing.
It's like a black hole.
Then I woke up in the helicopter.
- Helicopter?
- Yes.
You get up to such things.
It's definitely not boring.
Ah, I know! We were drugged.
- Drugged?
- I'll explain later.
The elixir of happiness...
Elixir of happiness?
You're going mad.
What's this? Look.
Lady Beltham.
I've given you your freedom.
Go, and don't try
to understand women.
We have a car, might as well use it.
This road must lead somewhere.
Quick!
It's the first time
a woman's jealousy saved my life.
Don't speak too soon.
You don't know women.
Bitch!
She sabotaged the brakes!
We can't slow down!
She sabotaged the gearbox too.
The ravine!
It's twisting!
Oh, darling!
It's twisting!
- Be careful!
- I am!
I'd like to see you...
It's twisting!
Of course it is!
Look out, darling!
Trucks!
- We won't get through!
- Hang on!
- I'm scared!
- You're in my way!
- Darling, I feel sick!
- Let go!
You're mad! Let go!
It's twisting!
It's twisting so much!
- Darling! Don't go!
- Farewell!
I've had it!
I feel sick!
Darling!
Darling!
We were almost done for!
We only just made it!
So, think you're funny, do you?
I'll tell you something:
I never laughed so much in my life.
So this Lady Beltham
helped you escape
because she was jealous
of your fiance?
Exactly.
To stop us talking,
she sabotaged the car.
What an imagination!
- That woman...
- Quiet!
- This doesn't make sense.
- Why not?
Because I've arrested Fantomas,
would you believe!
Arrested?
Might we ask who it was?
- Inspector Juve.
- I knew it.
Of course, you were his accomplice!
Accomplice?
Of course, honey!
It's quite logical!
Type his confession.
The masks, the fingerprints,
I should have known!
It was quite simple.
Yes, but try telling the cops that!
Come on.
Where are we going?
Do as I say.
Don't ask questions. Come on!
- Where's he taking us?
- I've no idea.
The guillotine is unfashionable.
I've something better for you.
Just a little more patience.
Two brains are better than one.
What's he on about?
He'll explain.
It's a little surprise.
Get up! You're changing cars.
Come on!
Get in!
Are they quiet?
I've no complaints about that.
We haven't heard them all day.
Good heavens!
Fantomas has escaped!
- What?
- Which one?
Both!
That's impossible!
Let's see... Let's just recap.
Be quick!
Their lives are at stake.
Please...
Let's see... The statement
from the guard who was tied up.
Your story about masks,
Fantomas' card...
It all fits. We have to accept it:
they're innocent.
- Of course they are!
- It's a catastrophe.
To think I threw the inspector
in the slammer!
And now they must be long gone!
It's time you arrested Fantomas.
You're right!
We still have a chance.
I'd forgotten.
Have roadblocks erected.
I'll get him. We'll get him.
I'll get Fantomas!
I'll sort him out, too!
It must be the black car,
down there!
They've spotted us.
Look... the helicopter!
Stop!
Fire at will! Quick!
Quick! After them!
After them!
Faster!
The motorbikes are in pursuit!
Follow them!
Have no fear,
the car is armored,
the windows
and the tires are bullet-proof.
I'm a well organized man.
See to him.
- He got me!
- You shouldn't lean out!
Come here, quick!
I'm Inspector Juve.
Undo these, quick.
Inspector Juve, quick!
Very quick.
Come on! Get us out of these.
Hurry!
We're in a great hurry.
- What's got into you?
- The bike!
- Yes...
- Sorry.
Quick! The bike!
Coming?
Excuse me.
Quick!
Faster!
Look! There he is!
Down there!
Look out! Hold on tight!
Hold on!
He's down there!
They're on the bike.
Follow them!
Stop!
What are you doing?
I didn't think this chase
would be on horseback.
Which way?
Here I am!
I'm coming!
Help!
- Help!
- Hold on!
Help!
The bastard!
- What do we do?
- We'll still get him!
Jump! There!
- That'll be 40 francs.
- Fine.
Someone's stolen my car!
- Isn't he with you?
- No!
What's this?
Get in!
Come on!
Did you steal this car?
Don't worry about it.
You did right.
Faster!
We have to catch him.
There. He's on the locomotive.
There he is!
Come on, faster!
The track turns left.
- What do we do?
- Follow the road. We'll see.
We have to find a road on the left.
Turn left, then!
Left! Across the fields?
I confirm last call
requesting Chris-Craft
to report urgently
to the jetty at creek No.27.
Call confirmed. Chris-Craft
is waiting at required spot.
I can see a man running down there!
He'll get away!
He must be going to the beach.
He must have gone down to the sea.
Too late!
The helicopter!
Look!
There they are, on the beach!
They're waving.
We have to go down.
Take her down!
They've seen us.
What will I do here, all alone?
That's him,
that's the Chris-Craft.
Catch him.
- We'll get him.
- Faster!
We've got him!
- What are you doing?
- Going down.
Faster!
There it is.
Wait, I'm going down.
But go lower for me.
Lower. Still lower.
Wait...
Slightly lower.
A little lower.
Just a tiny bit lower.
Gently. A bit lower.
Open up, in the name of the law!
Wait...
You've had it now!
He's in here.
Dive to 20 meters.
Diving. Set for 20 meters.
Hey! It's going under.
Look! I'm in the water.
Help me!
Quick, come and help me!
Look! It's rising! And I'm drowning!
I'm going to drown! I am drowning.
I can't swim.
Not any more.
I used to be able to, but...
We're going to drown.
I sent the helicopter away.
We're going to drown.
lam drowning.
No! Look, over there!
- Darling!
- I'm drowning!
I'm coming!
- Here I am!
- Be brave, Inspector!
Are you all right?
Give me your hand!
Get in!
After you.
You get in first. You can help me.
Get in!
- Come on!
- Give me your hand!
I can't.
Isn't it a bit small?
Darling!
- Are you all right?
- I don't know.
No! It's not finished!
We'll meet again, Fantomas!
And next time, you won't escape!
You'll pay for this!