The Gendarme in New York
Seen it?1965 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
Sergeant Cruchot and his faithful comrades have been sent to the International Congress of Gendarmerie in N.Y.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Girault
- Louis de FunèsLudovic Cruchot
- Michel GalabruJérôme Gerber
- Christian MarinAlbert Merlot
- Guy GrossoGaston Tricard
- Michel ModoJules Berlicot
- Alan ScottFranck
- Jean LefebvreLucien Fougasse
- Geneviève GradNicole Cruchot
- Marino MaséAldo
- Mario PisuAdjutant Renzo