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Vigilante hero Judex (Channing Pollack) goes after Favraux (Michel Vitold), a crooked banker who defrauded scores of unwitting lenders. To make him pay for his crime, Judex slips the swindler a potion at the engagement party of his daughter Jacqueline (Edith Scob). Favraux appears to drop dead; one grave-digging expedition later, Judex has revived the big shot to administer justice! But the avenger will still have to keep one eye on Favraux's scheming governess, Diana Monti (Francine Bergé).
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Noel Murray The Dissolve Judex's pacing is syrupy and its tone hazy, like a halting, half-remembered dream of a movie that may have never existed. Rated: 4/5 Jun 16, 2014 Full Review J. Hoberman Village Voice Nostalgic homage to Louis Feuillade's silent serials. Sep 1, 2004 Full Review Penelope Houston The Spectator A luminous, haunting adventure. Apr 11, 2016 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an entirely ineffective curiosity that's best left forgotten. Rated: 1/4 Dec 24, 2014 Full Review Christopher Long Movie Metropolis In shaving off 210 minutes or so, Franju eliminates all the backstory along with any concern for motivation or logic. Rated: 7/10 Aug 3, 2014 Full Review Eric Melin Scene-Stealers.com Franju's lack of serious coaching in the acting department shows how little he cared for things like motivation and subtlety. Instead he gets his kicks fashioning surreal set pieces that transcend the melodrama that the plot seems designed to support. Rated: 3/4 Jul 25, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Allan H I get easily bored, but this one kept me involved throughout and even though it was on TV, I did not get up until it was over. You can recognize its homage/s and wonder why Saturday matinee serials were not as good as this one. There's a subtext there somewhere. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review martin f It starts as what seems to be a light-hearted detective story with absurd/occult elements but it quickly turns into a chase movie with comedic bad guys. No one makes sense here, most of the twists come from nowhere, feel too convenient, and are unimpactful. There is a lot of abandoned storylines, potholes and last minutes introductions. Even what seem to be the main characters just disappear in the backseats of the movie. It does feel like a condensed of a bigger story, which it what this movie is, based on a 1916 serial film. This gives it a strange charm but it is still not an excuse to not at least trying to have a minimum of fluidity. You could define that as a collection of the best moments of a TV shows removing any backstory or development. The films is saved by its beautiful visuals, its classy costumes, its more than charming actresses and by its (close to be) esoteric shots. The whole bird ball scene is captivating and worth the watch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review s r A culturally confusing tale involving masked super heroes that fight for justice against those who take advantage of the innocent. Saw it on TCM. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The great Georges Franju's fascinating homage to the old silent serial hero Judex. Beautifully shot, the film is visually stunning while still recalling aspects of its silent forebearers. The characters themselves may seem a bit flat (especially the hero), but the visuals in the film make up for that. Well worth seeking out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Directed by the great Georges Franju, this 1963 bore has greatness hidden in its core, but what is shown is truly unimpressive. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Fast paced twists and turns without dying by a thousand cuts. Clearly told adventure with ruthless bad guys, likeable and fallable heroes, and just a slight overdose of cheeky coincidences. Brilliant really. Must see the original 12 part drama series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Georges Franju

Director

Channing Pollack

Judex

Francine Bergé

Diana Monti

Edith Scob

Jacqueline Favraux

Michel Vitold

Favraux

Theo Sarapo

Morales

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Synopsis Vigilante hero Judex (Channing Pollack) goes after Favraux (Michel Vitold), a crooked banker who defrauded scores of unwitting lenders. To make him pay for his crime, Judex slips the swindler a potion at the engagement party of his daughter Jacqueline (Edith Scob). Favraux appears to drop dead; one grave-digging expedition later, Judex has revived the big shot to administer justice! But the avenger will still have to keep one eye on Favraux's scheming governess, Diana Monti (Francine Bergé).
Director
Georges Franju
Producer
Robert de Nesle
Screenwriter
Jacques Champreux, Francis Lacassin
Production Co
Filmes Cinematografica, C.F.P.C., Comptoir Français du Film Production (CFFP)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 9, 2016
Runtime
1h 35m
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