Movie

Magnet of Doom

★ 6.3(66)19631h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Release date: 1963-09-25
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Sicilia Cinematografica

About Magnet of Doom

Magnet of Doom is a 1963 movie in the Crime, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel and Michèle Mercier. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 66 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Magnet of Doom in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

new york citybankerparis, francerivermotelnew orleans, louisianainvestigationdinerexilehypochondriacscandaltravelon the roadex-boxerdesegregation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Magnet of Doom in South Africa?+

Magnet of Doom is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Magnet of Doom on Netflix?+

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How long is Magnet of Doom?+

Magnet of Doom has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Magnet of Doom?+

Magnet of Doom stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel, Michèle Mercier, Stefania Sandrelli and Malvina Silberberg.

When did Magnet of Doom come out?+

Magnet of Doom is a 1963 movie directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

What genre is Magnet of Doom?+

Magnet of Doom is Crime, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Magnet of Doom?+

Magnet of Doom was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.