Fantômas contre Scotland Yard
Date: 1967
Director: André Hunebelle
Production Company: Production Artistique et Cinématographique (PAC), Fair Film, S.N.E. Gaumont
Stars: Jean Marais, Louis de Funes, Mylène Demongeot
Location(s): Argyllshire, Edinburgh, Gironde, Kincardineshire, London, Renfrewshire, Seine-et-Marne
Region(s): France, London E-G, Scotland
Storyline:
A trap is set for an arch villain who is extorting cash from wealthy people.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘Fantomas vs. Scotland Yard’ (English Title)
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- 26 May 2026
The sound of bagpipes opens the film as a band of six Pipers approach the camera. Seen from Rutland Street, this is looking towards the junction of Lothian Street and Princes Street in Edinburgh 1.
A matching view taken 59 years later by Malcolm Tinnelly.
- Capture 2
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Carrying Fantômas in disguise as Sir Walter Brown, a Rolls Royce follows the Pipers before overtaking. Rutland Street, facing St. John’s church and St. Cuthbert’s church, both on Lothian Street, with Edinburgh Castle in the distance.
Antony Blair found no Rolls at the location when he visited.
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Names of the cast begin to appear as the story moves out of the Scottish capital. The War Memorial in Inveraray, Argyllshire.
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The camera begins to follow as the Silver Cloud glides across the scene. Looking towards Front Street from Cross Green in Inveraray
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Front Street with the Argyll Arms Hotel to the right and the tower of All Saints' church in the left background.
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Front Street in Inveraray with the Town House on Front Street West prominent.
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The pan ends with the film's tile flashing onto the screen. Inveraray in Argyllshire, a town that can be seen in 'Bullseye', as back projections in 'Storm in a Teacup' while an aerial shot appears in 'The Three Lives of Thomasina'.
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A Driver's eye view takes us along Main Street South in Inveraray towards Glenaray & Inveraray Parish Church with
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Approaching The Square in Inveraray, Argyllshire.
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The Square with Glenaray & Inveraray Parish Church to the extreme right.
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Facing Main Street, Inveraray with the George Hotel on the right.
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The northern end of Main Street at the junction with Front Street in Inveraray.
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Taking "Sir Walter" to meet with Lord Edward MacRashley, the luxury car heads though the Scottish countryside.
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Garron Bridge on the A83, Old Military Road, crossing Gearr Abhainn to the north-east of Inveraray.
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Fettercairn Royal Arch on Main Street in Fettercairn, Kincardineshire.
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Leaving the Highlands behind, Fantômas nears his destination. This is Chateau de Roquetaillade at Mazères in Gironde.
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The Rolls Royce disappears into the castle to appear a moment later at Boulogne studios. Château de Roquetaillade at Mazères, 55 km to the south-east of Bordeaux.
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After demanding that Lord MacRashley pays F3,000,000,000 as a tax on the right to live, Fantômas is carried away from the castle by helicopter. Château de Roquetaillade has been open to the public since 1956 and also appears in 2001's 'Brotherhood of the Wolf'.
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At the offices of Le Point du Jour newspaper, Le directeur du journal disputes journalist Jérôme Fandor's headline about Fantômas being involved with the death of Sir Walter Brown in Scotland.
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Invited by Lord MacRashley, Commissioner Juve (Louis de Funès) and Inspector Michel Bertrand (Jacques Dynam) arrive in Scotland.
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Met by André Berthier, Lord MacRashley secretary, the Commissioner and Bertrand are driven from the airport. Sir Basil Spence's Terminal Building at Abbotsinch Airport, now Glasgow International Airport, at Paisley in Renfrewshire.
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In London, a Lincoln Continental passes through the West End. Piccadilly Circus in W1.
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The American car takes the masked Fantômas to where a Mafia Don is holding a meeting on his yacht. A view across the River Thames towards the Houses of Parliament from River Walk in SE1.
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Having handed out tax contracts to the Mafia Crooks, Fantômas returns to Scotland to take care of Lord MacRashley. Château de Roquetaillade in Mazères, Gironde.
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Whilst out hunting, Fandor’s fiancée Hélène Gurn is kidnapped by Fantômas' Henchmen after witnessing a murder. IMDb suggests the Forêt de Fontainebleau to the south-east of Paris in Seine-et-Marne.
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Bertrand carries Commissioner Juve after he falls from his horse. The Forêt de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne.
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As Fantômas attempts to escape from Lord MacRashley's castle by rocket, Operation Dragonfly is put into action. Six BAC Jet Provost planes of the Red Pelicans take to the air.
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The Commissioner makes his way to the castle roof. Château de Roquetaillade in Mazères.
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Armed Police surround the tower of the castle. Since 1976, Château de Roquetaillade has been listed as a Monument Historique.
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Looking upward, the Commissioner, Bertrand, Lady Dorothy MacRashley, Fandor and Hélène watch the launch. Château de Roquetaillade at Mazères to the south-east of Bordeaux in Gironde.