The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes
Seen it?1982 | 100 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Nine to Five, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Cruchot's police office moves into a new building. They do not only get high tech equipment, but also four young female police officers to educate. All of them scramble to work with them -- and cause pure chaos while being distracted by the fine ladies. Then they get into real trouble when one after the other of their female colleagues is kidnapped.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Aboyantz, Jean Girault
- Louis de FunèsMaréchal des Logis-chef Ludovic Cruchot
- Michel GalabruAdjudant Jérôme Gerber
- Maurice RischMaréchal des Logis Beaupied
- Jacques FrançoisLe colonel
- Guy GrossoMaréchal des Logis Tricard
- Michel ModoMaréchal des Logis Berlicot
- Patrick PréjeanMaréchal des Logis Perlin
- France RumillyLa mère supérieure
- Catherine SerreChristine Rocourt
- Nicaise Jean-LouisYo Macumba