Regular Price $14.98

Starring: Anthony Franciosa,  Raquel Welch,  Ronald Fraser,  Richard Briers,  Greta Chi, 
Directed By: Leslie H. Martinson, 
Rated: Unrated
Release Date: 1967
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Format: Anamorphic,  Color,  Dubbed,  DVD-Video,  Subtitled,  Widescreen,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about Fathom

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A certain lime-green bikini reaches icon status in Fathom, clinging as tightly to Raquel Welch as those phagocytes that attacked her in Fantastic Voyage. Raquel was the reigning sex goddess of the moment, which is all you need to know about Fathom, an otherwise extremely silly example of proto-Austin Powers spy spoofery. She's a poster come to life, and the movie is geared around her '60s outfits (a purple-and-cornflower ensemble is particularly stupefying), her orange-peach lipstick, and the way her hair seems perfectly in place even after a high-speed boat chase. Sadly, Raquel's dialogue delivery is as stiff as her brunette mane, but the movie perks up when she is chased around by an angry bull, a sequence that may have you wondering whether you ate some bad cheese. By the way, her character is a dental assistant, visiting Spain as part of a skydiving troupe. Enjoy! --Robert Horton

Customer Reviews for Fathom

Another 60s Spy Spoof
Raquel's ravishing as a skydiving dental hygienist in this 60s spy spoof that may not be anything special but is still kind of cute. There are three action set pieces that are better than anything in the Flint movies. Wonderfully dated score by John Dankworth.Fathom

All Is Well With Raquel
The spy parody has become revitalized in recent years, particularly because of the Austin Powers series. In the late 60's, however, filmmakers were still trying to capitalize on the popularity of the James Bond pictures. After last year's Casino Royale, the Bond genre is alive and well. Perhaps more spy-spoofs are in order, but I can't fathom why Raquel Welch was never a Bond girl, other than the fact that she simply refused. In Fathom, no bond girl ever looked better than Ms. Welsh. Seeing her in a lime green bikini is reason enough to purchase this film. At the risk of sounding sexist, I can't think of a more beautiful woman ever to grace the silver screen. You simply can't take your eyes off her--and why would you want to? I also didn't wince too badly while wathing Ms. Welch sprint around the Spanish countryside in her little red dress. The use of color in the film adds to the eye candy. The acting here is nothing extrodinary, but one doesn't watch Ms Welch because of her skills as a thespian (although she is underrated). If truth be told, Welch is an icon on the screen because of her stunning beauty. She seemed to be having fun while making this picture, and there's nothing wrong with smiling along with her. Note to guys: If you happen to be watching this one with your girl or wife, try to refrain from mentioning the green bikini. Wait for her to ask you about it (don't worry, she will), and when she wants your opinion, simply say, "Well, she looks good, of course, but you'd look even better in that bikini." Smile and enjoy the rest of your evening.Fathom

Welch is "the body" simply beautiful
This is a light film, funny. Is a good option to remember old & wholesome times.Fathom

Life can be great!
Can you imagine being paid to spend days making a movie with Raquel Welch in such a beautiful setting. Not to mention the outfits Miss Welch was wearing. Tony Franciosa definately had some very good Karma to be able to achieve this. Outside of the obvious... This is a wonderful movie with terrific acting. Tony Franciosa is probably the most under rated actor of all time. He has a great intensity that shines beneath the smoothest "one of a kind" voices on this planet! Raquel Welch is indescribale... So Beautiful.. and so Talented! A fast moving fun movie not unlike a good James Bond movie with a cute and funny twist. And the period in which this was filmed was such an innocent sweet period in our world. I highly recommend this film for pure escape and great entertainment.Fathom

Good clean fun---in a lime-green bikini!
Knockout Raquel Welch creates a sexy, lively, tongue-in-cheek character here, playing Fathom Harvill, wise-cracking, sky-diving dental assistant(who's "sick of staring at molars!")mixed up in murder and intrigue in Spain. Someone took great care to cast lots of colorful eccentrics in the supporting roles, and the beauty of the location is perfectly captured. Of course it's a sub-James Bond fluffball, but the aerial stunts and blue-screen effects are fantastic and the script is a charming collection of witty one-liners.Fathom