The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes

Name: The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1982-10-03
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Maurice Risch, Jacques François, Guy Grosso

1982·Movie·100 min·★ 6.0(596)

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Cruchot's police office moves into a new building. They do not only get high tech equipment, but also four young female police officers to educate. All of them scramble to work with them -- and cause pure chaos while being distracted by the fine ladies. Then they get into real trouble when one after the other of their female colleagues is kidnapped.

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About The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is a 1982 French-language comedy film directed by Tony Aboyantz and Jean Girault. The cast is led by Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Maurice Risch. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel.

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes was produced by Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie and SND and made in France. It was released on October 3, 1982.

Director: Tony Aboyantz, Jean Girault
Writers: Gérard Beytout, Jean Girault, Jacques Vilfrid
Release date: October 3, 1982
Original language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Production: Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, SND

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The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes cast & crew

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes was directed by Tony Aboyantz and Jean Girault and written by Gérard Beytout, Jean Girault, and Jacques Vilfrid.

The cast features Louis de Funès as Maréchal des Logis-chef Ludovic Cruchot, Michel Galabru as Adjudant Jérôme Gerber, Maurice Risch as Maréchal des Logis Beaupied, Jacques François as Le colonel, Guy Grosso as Maréchal des Logis Tricard, and Michel Modo as Maréchal des Logis Berlicot.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Raymond Lefèvre, cinematography is by Jean Boffety, and it was produced by Gérard Beytout.

Is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes worth watching?

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 596 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is worth a place on your watchlist.

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