Magnet of Doom
L'Aîné des Ferchaux
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.
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Michel Maudet
Charles Vanel
Dieudonné Ferchaux
Michèle Mercier
Lou
Stefania Sandrelli
Angie, Hitch-Hiker
Malvina Silberberg
Lina
Barbara Sommers
Lou's friend
E.F. Medard
Suska
Todd Martin
Jeff
André Certes
Émile Ferchaux
Andrex
M. Andrei
Jerry Mengo
Banker
Delia Kent
Prostitute
Ginger Hall
Nurse
Maurice Auzel
Boxer
Pierre Leproux
An administrator
Jacques François Zeller
An administrator
Dominique Zardi
The boxing speaker
Hugues Wanner
An administrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- L'Aîné des Ferchaux
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Sicilia Cinematografica, Spectacles Lumbroso, Ultra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Jean-Pierre Melville, Georges Simenon
Georges Delerue
Henri Decaë
Monique Bonnot, Claude Durand
Charles Lumbroso
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
Screenplay
Charles Lumbroso
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Monique Bonnot
Editor
Claude Durand
Editor
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Daniel Guéret
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Magnet of Doom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Magnet of Doom about?
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.
Who directed Magnet of Doom?
Magnet of Doom was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in Magnet of Doom?
The principal cast of Magnet of Doom includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel, Michèle Mercier, Stefania Sandrelli, Malvina Silberberg.
When was Magnet of Doom released and how long is it?
Magnet of Doom was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Magnet of Doom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Magnet of Doom was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Magnet of Doom based on a book or true story?
Magnet of Doom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".