There Once Was a Cop
Campana, a commissar at the drugs bureau of Paris police gets an undercover job in Nice to catch an Italian-French mafia boss. As he slips into the identity of a gangster's brother, who was already killed, he has to play the role of a loving husband with child - something that is not so easy for a confirmed single like Campana. Unfortunately American killers chase behind the Nice mafia clan too, in order to get control of French drug trades to USA.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Il était une fois un flic... |
| Year | 1972 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Crime, Comedy |
| Director | Georges Lautner |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (45 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Georges Lautner
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
🎭 Cast
Michael Lonsdale
Commissioner Lucas
Michel Constantin
Commissioner Campana alias Louis Lopez
Mireille Darc
Christine alias Françoise
Robert Dalban
Commissioner Chauvet, Superintendent in Nice
Daniel Ivernel
Ligmann
Venantino Venantini
Felice, killer
Hervé Hillien
Bertrand, Christine's son
Henri Guybet
PJ inspector
Robert Castel
Rodriguez, Manoni's man
Giuliano Esperanti
Second killer
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