La Chèvre
Seen it?1981 | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved The Naked Gun, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When the boss' unlucky daughter is missing in South America, Campana is sent to watch the boss' most unlucky employee who is sent as a private detective in hopes he can duplicate the daughter's mistakes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francis Veber
- Pierre RichardFrançois Perrin
- Gérard DepardieuCampana, private detective
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Police commissioner Custao
- Corynne CharbitMarie Bens
- Michel RobinAlexandre Bens
- André ValardyMeyer
- Maritza OlivaresProstitute
- Sergio CalderónPrisoner
- Jorge LukeJuan Arbal
- Robert DalbanTechnician at Orly