Fathom (1967): Cast & Plot
Fathom is a 1967 comedy drama directed by Leslie H. Martinson, starring Raquel Welch as Fathom Harvill, Richard Briers and Ronald Fraser. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fathom About?
The premise of Fathom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While skydiving in Europe, American Fathom Harvill is recruited by Scottish spy Douglas Campbell for a covert mission. As she dives into international intrigue, she discovers that allies like the enigmatic Peter Merriweather may be deceptive. Her journey leads through bullfighting arenas, sun‑kissed beaches, and unexpected romance.
Fathom Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- espionage
- character name as title
- forename as title
- upskirt
- parody comedy
- pokies
- american
- yacht
- parachute
- spain
- female spy
- spy comedy
+28 more Show fewer
- spying
- james bond spoof
- spy spoof
- adult humor
- spoof
- female protagonist
- one word title
- malaga spain
- motor boat
- millionaire
- light airplane
- boat chase
- antique
- airplane chase
- villa
- train
- beach
- aviation
- chase
- spy
- skydiving
- bull arena
- bikini
- boat
- bull
- stolen treasure
- based on novel
- surprise ending
Fathom Cast & Characters
Raquel Welch leads the cast as Fathom Harvill, with Richard Briers as Flight Lt. Timothy Webb and Ronald Fraser as Col. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES. Directed by Leslie H. Martinson; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leslie H. Martinson
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Raquel Welch as Fathom Harvill -
Richard Briers as Flight Lt. Timothy Webb - Ronald Fraser as Col. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES
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Anthony Franciosa as Peter Merriwether
Also Starring in Fathom
· 7 more- Greta Chi Maj. Jo-May Soon (KGB)
- Clive Revill Serapkin
- Tutte Lemkow Mehmed
- Reg Lye Mr. Trivers
- Tom Adams Mike
- Ann Lancaster Mrs. Trivers
- Elizabeth Ercy Ulla
More from Leslie H. Martinson
More films directed by Leslie H. Martinson, best-rated first: Batman: The Movie, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Gary Coleman: For Safety’s Sake and The Kid with the 200 I.Q..
Fathom Plot Summary
What happens in Fathom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fathom Harvill, [Raquel Welch], a skydiver, is in Spain with a U.S. parachute team. She accepts a lift from [Richard Briers], who plays Flight Lt. Timothy Webb, and is taken to meet [Ronald Fraser] as [Douglas Campbell], who claims to be a British agent working for NATO and asks for her help locating a triggering mechanism for a nuclear weapon that has vanished in the Mediterranean. He explains the device is hidden inside an ancient Chinese figurine known as the Fire Dragon. This dangerous, globe-spanning chase hinges on trust and deception.
Full summary
The whole story of Fathom, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Fathom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays the title character, Fathom Harvill?
Cars in Fathom
10 cars on screen, including the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS and the 1955 Land-Rover 86'' Series I.
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1965 Ferrari 275 GTS Important role -
1955 Land-Rover 86'' Series I Important role -
1930 Chevrolet Universal Minor role -
1964 Jaguar S-Type XJ3 Minor role
Fathom Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Fathom: bella intrepida e spia” and “Feuerdrache”.
- Also known as
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- Fathom: bella intrepida e spia
- Feuerdrache
- A Espiã Que Veio do Céu
- Une fille nommée Fathom
- Guapa, intrépida y espía
- 跳伞铿锵
- La espía que cayó del cielo
- Фатом
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Fathom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fathom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fathom?
Fathom runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Fathom released?
Fathom was released on August 25, 1967.
Who directed Fathom?
Fathom was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
More films by Leslie H. Martinson Who is in the cast of Fathom?
Fathom stars Raquel Welch as Fathom Harvill, Richard Briers as Flight Lt. Timothy Webb and Ronald Fraser as Col. Douglas Campbell, Chief of HADES, among 11 credited actors.
Does Fathom have a post-credit scene?
No. Fathom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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