Fathom

Fathom (1967)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 46% of users liked it
    (373 ratings)

Raquel Welch breaks the surly bonds of Earth and loves every minute of it in this lighthearted spy spoof. Fathom Harvill (Welch) is an American skydiver touring Europe with a U.S. parachute team when she's approached by Douglas Campbell (Ronald Fraser), a Scottish agent working with American… More

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NC-17, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Leslie H. Martinson
Genres
Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 13, 1967 Wide
On DVD
Jul 16, 2002
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    Typical Raquel Welch bounce and leer action from her heydey.

  • Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide

    Raquel Welch is bubbly as Fathom, but she fails to go beyond the 'pretty girl in tight clothing' depth that was written into the role.

  • Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

    Those looking for a trip back to the swingin' sixties, Spanish style, may enjoy Fathom quite a bit, and those who adore the lovely Ms. Welch will have a ball.

  • Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

    (Welch), naturally--deserves getting prodded about by a bull while a collection of bad guys poke at her with phallic shunts.

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  • AJ V


    Can you fathom Raquel Welch as a super spy? If so, watch Fathom! I think the strangest thing about this movie is that her name is Fathom, who names their girl Fathom, or is it some kind of nickname? Another question: why does Flixster say this movie is rated nc-17? It's not… More

  • Doctor S


    As lightweight as the clothes on Raquel Welch's back. Wow, she really is a pretty bad actress, and Tony Franciosa's lame Burt Lancaster impersonation is more smarmy than charming. Nice scenery though, and that includes the Spanish locations.

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