Magnet of Doom(1963)
L'Aîné des Ferchaux
Magnet of Doom Synopsis
Young boxer Michel Maudet is sacked by his manager after a series of match defeats and is forced to look for a new job. He is engaged as secretary to a millionaire named Ferchaux who is in a hurry to flee the country when he discovers he has been implicated in a high-profile fraud.
Magnet of Doom (1963) is a crime, drama and adventure film directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, released on September 25, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel, Michèle Mercier and Stefania Sandrelli. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Pierre Melville, Georges Simenon
- Producers:
- Charles Lumbroso
- Cinematographer:
- Henri Decaë
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Sicilia Cinematografica, Spectacles Lumbroso, Ultra Film
- Status:
- Released
Magnet of Doom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Michel Maudet
Charles Vanel
as Dieudonné Ferchaux
Michèle Mercier
as Lou
Stefania Sandrelli
as Angie, Hitch-Hiker
- Malvina Silberberg
Malvina Silberberg
as Lina
Barbara Sommers
as Lou's friend
- E.F. Medard
E.F. Medard
as Suska
Todd Martin
as Jeff
- André Certes
André Certes
as Émile Ferchaux
Andrex
as M. Andrei
- Jerry Mengo
Jerry Mengo
as Banker
- Delia Kent
Delia Kent
as Prostitute
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, written by Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean-Pierre Melville and Georges Simenon, produced by Charles Lumbroso.
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Magnet of Doom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 67 ratings.
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Magnet of Doom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Magnet of Doom online?
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Magnet of Doom (1963) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Magnet of Doom?
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The main cast of Magnet of Doom (1963) includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel, Michèle Mercier, Stefania Sandrelli and Malvina Silberberg. The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Magnet of Doom released?
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Magnet of Doom was released on September 25, 1963 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Magnet of Doom worth watching?
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Magnet of Doom (1963) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.