The Gendarme of Champignol (1959)
Claudius Binoche, brigadier de gendarmerie in Champignol, is about to marry Suzette, the post office maid, when she disappears, called to the village of Buzy by a mysterious telegram. The brigadier is transferred to Buzy to investigate, but Buzy is not Champignol, and Captain Raspec is an irascible superior. Suzette is nowhere to be found, and Binoche can't think of anything better than organizing robberies under the name of "Bandit de la colline aux oiseaux". This bandit does exist and is on the rampage. His name is Vittorio. Binoche, eager to prove herself, earns the respect of the locals and the friendship of Vittorio, Suzette's own brother.
Director: Jean Bastia
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 26, 1959
Cast
- Jean Richard - Claudius Binoche
- Véronique Zuber - Suzette
- Roger Pierre - Vittorio
- Noël Roquevert - Raspec
- Nadine Basile - Suzette Grégorio
- Max Elloy - La Huchette
- Alfred Adam - M. Grégoire
- Mag-Avril - Une postière
- Florence Blot - Une vendeuse
Production: Chronos Media
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Bastia
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gendarme of Champignol about?
- Claudius Binoche, brigadier de gendarmerie in Champignol, is about to marry Suzette, the post office maid, when she disappears, called to the village of Buzy by a mysterious telegram. The brigadier is transferred to Buzy to investigate, but Buzy is not Champignol, and Captain Raspec is an irascible superior. Suzette is nowhere to be found, and Binoche can't think of anything better than organizing robberies under the name of "Bandit de la colline aux oiseaux". This bandit does exist and is on the rampage. His name is Vittorio. Binoche, eager to prove herself, earns the respect of the locals and the friendship of Vittorio, Suzette's own brother.
- Who directed The Gendarme of Champignol?
- The Gendarme of Champignol was directed by Jean Bastia.
- Who stars in The Gendarme of Champignol?
- The Gendarme of Champignol stars Jean Richard, Véronique Zuber, Roger Pierre, Noël Roquevert, Nadine Basile, Max Elloy.
- How long is The Gendarme of Champignol?
- The Gendarme of Champignol has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Gendarme of Champignol?
- The Gendarme of Champignol is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Gendarme of Champignol produced?
- The Gendarme of Champignol was produced in France.