Magnet of Doom
1963, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Magnet of Doom
Magnet of Doom is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector
- Jean-Paul BelmondoMichel Maudet
- Charles VanelDieudonné Ferchaux
- Michèle MercierLou
- Stefania SandrelliAngie, Hitch-Hiker
- Malvina SilberbergLina
- Barbara SommersLou's friend
- E.F. MedardSuska
- Todd MartinJeff
- André CertesÉmile Ferchaux
- AndrexM. Andrei
- Jerry MengoBanker
- Delia KentProstitute
Details
- Released
- 25 September 1963
- Original title
- L'Aîné des Ferchaux
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Melville
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Magnet of Doom: quick answers
Is Magnet of Doom worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Magnet of Doom?
Magnet of Doom runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Magnet of Doom have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Magnet of Doom. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Magnet of Doom parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Magnet of Doom on?
Magnet of Doom is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Magnet of Doom?
If you liked Magnet of Doom, try Razzia, Le Samouraï, The Easy Way.
Who directed Magnet of Doom?
Magnet of Doom (1963) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Charles Vanel, Michèle Mercier.