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Movie poster: The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979)
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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space

1979 · 96 min Comedy Science Fiction
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

The bungling inspector Cruchot finds himself trying to save the residents of St. Tropez from some oil-drinking humanoid aliens. The only way to tell the aliens from the real people, besides their constant thirst for oil-products, is that they sound like empty garbage cans when you touch them. Chaos is ahead.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Le Gendarme et les Extra-terrestres
Year 1979
Country France
Genre Comedy, Science Fiction
Director Jean Girault
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (659 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Jean Girault

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Louis de Funès

Louis de Funès

Ludovic Cruchot

Michel Galabru

Michel Galabru

Jérôme Gerber

Maurice Risch

Maurice Risch

Henri Beaupied

Jean-Pierre Rambal

Jean-Pierre Rambal

Charles Taupin

Guy Grosso

Guy Grosso

Gaston Tricard

Michel Modo

Michel Modo

Jules Berlicot

France Rumilly

France Rumilly

Soeur Clotilde

Jean-Roger Caussimon

Jean-Roger Caussimon

L'évêque

Mario David

Mario David

Le voleur du bidon d'huile

Jacques François

Jacques François

Le colonel de gendarmerie

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