The Eye of the Monocle (1962)
In 1943, a German commando conceals a large quantity of gold in an undersea cave on the coast of Corsica. Years later, Schlumpf, the sole survivor of the commando, returns to Corsica to recuperate the treasure -- with British and Soviet spies on his heels, and closely monitored by Dromard, from the French intelligence services. The monocled Dromard is convinced that he can outfox his opponents, but difficulties accumulate: despite his plump appearance, Herr Schlumpf is a sly fellow; Corsica is teeming with treasure hunters from various nationalities; and all parties readily resort to unnatural alliances, brazen treachery, and strong-arm tactics. Who will get the treasure?
Director: Georges Lautner
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 14, 1962
Cast
- Paul Meurisse - Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard
- Elga Andersen - Erika Murger
- Gaia Germani - Diana
- Charles Millot - Matlov
- Robert Dalban - Poussin
- Maurice Biraud - Martigue
- Georges Lautner - German Officer
- Raymond Meunier - Bob Dugoinneau
- Paul Mercey - Schlumpf
- Henri Cogan - Archiloque
Screenplay
Production: Viatele, Les Films Borderie, Orex Films
Country: France
Language: Pусский, Deutsch, Français, English
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Georges Lautner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Eye of the Monocle about?
- In 1943, a German commando conceals a large quantity of gold in an undersea cave on the coast of Corsica. Years later, Schlumpf, the sole survivor of the commando, returns to Corsica to recuperate the treasure -- with British and Soviet spies on his heels, and closely monitored by Dromard, from the French intelligence services. The monocled Dromard is convinced that he can outfox his opponents, but difficulties accumulate: despite his plump appearance, Herr Schlumpf is a sly fellow; Corsica is teeming with treasure hunters from various nationalities; and all parties readily resort to unnatural alliances, brazen treachery, and strong-arm tactics. Who will get the treasure?
- Who directed The Eye of the Monocle?
- The Eye of the Monocle was directed by Georges Lautner.
- Who stars in The Eye of the Monocle?
- The Eye of the Monocle stars Paul Meurisse, Elga Andersen, Gaia Germani, Charles Millot, Robert Dalban, Maurice Biraud.
- How long is The Eye of the Monocle?
- The Eye of the Monocle has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Eye of the Monocle?
- The Eye of the Monocle is a Thriller, Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was The Eye of the Monocle produced?
- The Eye of the Monocle was produced in France.