Product Details

• Actors: Louis de Funès, Geneviève Grad, Michel Galabru, Daniel Cauchy, Madeleine Delavaivre
• Format: Color, Subtitled, NTSC
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Tapeworm Video Dist
• VHS Release Date: July 12, 1994
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303195237
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,175 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Director

Jean Girault worked frequently with Louis de Funes. He directed each of the six films in the 'Gendarme' series, as well as the de Funes films "Les Grandes Vacances" (1967) and "L'Avare" (1980). He also directed Jean Gabin's last film, "L'Annee Sainte" (aka Pilgrimage to Rome, 1976).

Product Description

The gendarme Ludovic Cruchot is an ambitious man. So, when he is transferred to the laid-back post of Saint-Tropez, he sees an ideal opportunity to advance his career. Everything goes as planned until his daughter has a little too much fun on the beach...

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Fans of Peter Sellers, Jackie Chan, Jerry Lewis, Chaplin, December 30, 2003

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This review is from: Le Gendarme De Saint-Tropez [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"Le Gendarme De Saint-Tropez," as subtitled in English, is a fine display of the comedic style of Louis de Funes.

Like Peter Sellers, Jackie Chan and Jerry Lewis, and even Charlie Chaplin, de Funes' humor is in his missteps just as it is his choreographed moves. They all share a thread of technique that, though their genres are different, are similarly funny.

This farce has de Funes acting as Ludovic Cruchot, a local police officer who receives a promotion.

Cruchot and his daughter move to where the new job is and try to fit in. He tries to achieve great discipline with his new men, and for a while, earns their respect. His daughter, however, wants to impress some of the wealthier neighbors and flirt with their sons, and claims Cruchot has a huge yacht. This lark leads him to mixed up with the high rollers of the town, and also, unknowingly with a few art thieves.

What ensues is tremendous, but hilarious confusion, as Cruchot tries to keep his daughter's ruse while avoiding his boss' catching him, and somehow deal with the art thieves.

Can Cruchot pull all of this off without getting in trouble? It does not seem so, as things go wrong unexpectedly. Cruchot squirms and wriggles, and it works almost 30 years later.

Although it is subtitled from French in English, the humor comes through. Surely the French speakers will find it funnier, but it is still a film worth recommending.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure comedy mixing slapstick and wit., February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Le Gendarme De Saint-Tropez [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I saw this film in the late sixties and never forgot how much it had made me laugh from the moment it began until it ended. I only recently had the opportunity to view it again and, again, it had the same effect on me. In similar Peter Sellers style, with added French flambuoyance, Louis de Funes is a master at comedic expression!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This movie is really great for the whole family.Gotta see it, October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Le Gendarme De Saint-Tropez [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I grew up watching Louis de Funes and have seen all the movies of the serie "Le gendarme de St-Tropez, some are better than others, but all are worth it. I just wish there were more videos with Louis De Funes, like : Fantomas, Le Blaireau (I'm not sure about this title, but its a black and white), la grande vadrouille and many others. I really hope that you'll soon have more of the "Le gendarme de St-Tropez" serie and others available.Thank you !