A French comedy from 1964 directed by Jean Girault, with Darry Cowl and Francis Blanche in the leading roles. It follows a group of characters caught up in farcical entanglements, within an ensemble cast. The sources consulted do not spell out the plot in detail, so this summary stays with its general outline.

How it was made

Jean Girault and Jacques Vilfrid wrote the screenplay. Raymond Lefèvre composed the score and Marc Fossard handled the cinematography. Filming took place at the Billancourt Studios in Paris, where art director Sydney Bettex designed the sets. Alongside the leads, the cast includes Michel Galabru, Jean Lefebvre and Jean Carmet. The running time is 88 minutes.

Reception and legacy

Reliable information about its critical reception, awards and lasting influence is not available. As a French comedy from the early 1960s, its main appeal for film enthusiasts lies in an cast of performers who would gain greater fame in later years.

More films by Jean Girault

The Troops of St. Tropez1964

Gendarme in New York1965

The Gendarme and the Extra-Terrestrials1979

The Gendarme Gets Married1968

The Gendarme Takes Off1970

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes1982

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