The Unknown Man of Shandigor

1967 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / Sci-Fi

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IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 280 280

espionage dark comedy mad scientist film noir spy thriller

Plot summary

Crazed scientist Herbert Von Krantz has invented a device to sterilize all nuclear weapons -- and a mad herd of rival spies are desperate to get their hands on the device, including a sect of bald, turtleneck-wearing assassins.

Director

Jean-Louis Roy Photo
Jean-Louis Roy

Top cast

Serge Gainsbourg Photo
Serge Gainsbourg as Le Chef des Chauves
Marie-France Boyer Photo
Marie-France Boyer as Sylvaina / Sylvaine
Adrien Nicati Photo
Adrien Nicati as Un Espion
Serge Nicoloff Photo
Serge Nicoloff as Un Espion
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881.83 MB
1194*720
French 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
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1.6 GB
1792*1080
French 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 36 min
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881 MB
1280*772
French 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 35 min
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1.6 GB
1790*1080
French 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 35 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by dbdumonteil

Eve of destruction

This is not for all tastes .Most of the viewers might mistake it for a spy thriller which it is in a way.The movie begins with the well known picture of the big mushroom and it deals with the peril of the atomic war .The cast and credits are as good as those of a James Bond movie but in a diametrically opposite style.The narrative style is even more bizarre and may put off a lot of viewers .Daniel Emilfork ,who plays the (mad?) scientist ,is the most sinister-looking actor of the whole French cinema ;he could have been our Bela Lugosi,our Boris Karloff ,had he been given decent parts.Add Jacques Dufilho and Serge Gainsbourg who are not exactly what you call hunks.This is a curio.It may be your up of tea.I must admit it's not mine.
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Reviewed by nickdatick 10 / 10

To put it simply...Masterpiece

This is one of the most unique films I've seen in years and it's a shame I hadn't discovered it sooner due to it being in obscurity for decades. The fact that this film was lost and not praised since its release in 67 is a tragedy to say the least, but alas, there is now a Blu-ray with 4k restoration. The film has beautiful black and white cinematography, an epic orchestral soundtrack, and a script that balances several characters and factions tremendously. There are great performances throughout with the standout being Daniel Emilfork. It's classy, cartoony and thoroughly entertaining. Amazing.

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