The Gendarme Takes Off (1970)

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The whole clique of Cruchot's police station is retired. Now he lives with his rich wife in her castle - and is bored almost to death. He fights with the butler, because he isn't even allowed to do the simple works. But when one of the clique suffers from amnesia after an accident, all of the others reunite and kidnap him, to take him on a tour to their old working places and through their memories. In their old uniforms they turn St. Tropez upside down.

Director: Jean Girault
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Raymond Lefèvre
Cinematography: Pierre Montazel
Editing: Armand Psenny
Production: SNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Situational Comedy and Misunderstandings, Situational Mishaps and Chaotic Fun, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, High School Reunion and Comedy

Keywords

amnesia, hippie, chaos, retiree, retirement, nostalgia, gendarmerie, rocket, saint-tropez, france, generation gap, police uniform stolen, colleague, paris suburb

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gendarme Takes Off about?
The whole clique of Cruchot's police station is retired. Now he lives with his rich wife in her castle - and is bored almost to death. He fights with the butler, because he isn't even allowed to do the simple works. But when one of the clique suffers from amnesia after an accident, all of the others reunite and kidnap him, to take him on a tour to their old working places and through their memories. In their old uniforms they turn St. Tropez upside down.
Who directed The Gendarme Takes Off?
The Gendarme Takes Off was directed by Jean Girault.
Who stars in The Gendarme Takes Off?
The Gendarme Takes Off stars Louis de Funès, Jean Lefebvre, Guy Grosso, Michel Modo, Nicole Vervil, France Rumilly.
How long is The Gendarme Takes Off?
The Gendarme Takes Off has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Gendarme Takes Off?
The Gendarme Takes Off is a Comedy film.
Where was The Gendarme Takes Off produced?
The Gendarme Takes Off was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Gendarme Takes Off?
The themes of The Gendarme Takes Off include: Situational Comedy and Misunderstandings, Situational Mishaps and Chaotic Fun, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, High School Reunion and Comedy.