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The Gendarme Gets Married (1968)

6.5/10 · 624 votes 1h 30m Comedy

#20 of 22 films from 1968 #1620 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jean Girault · Written by Richard Balducci, Jean Girault, Jacques Vilfrid

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Overview

The Saint-Tropez police launch a major offensive against dangerous drivers. Marechal Cruchot (Louis de Funès) relishes the assignment, which he pursues with a manic zeal. Cruchot is after an offending driver, who turns out to be Josépha (Claude Gensac), the widow of a highly regarded police colonel. When they meet, Cruchot falls instantly in love....

Cast

Louis de Funèsas Ludovic Cruchot
Jean Lefebvreas Lucien Fougasse
Geneviève Gradas Nicole Cruchot
Christian Marinas Albert Merlot
Yves Vincentas Le colonel
Guy Grossoas Gaston Tricard
Michel Modoas Jules Berlicot
Maurizio Bonugliaas L'ami de Nicole
Mario Davidas Frédo
Claude Gensacas Josépha Lefrançois
Michel Galabruas Jérôme Gerber
Nicole Vervilas Cécilia Gerber
France Rumillyas Sœur Clotilde
Guy Verdaas Danseur en boîte de nuit

Facts

Release dateOctober 30, 1968
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) — shorter as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresComedy
Original titleLe Gendarme se marie
LanguageFR
IMDbtt0063005

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Questions

How long is The Gendarme Gets Married?
The Gendarme Gets Married runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is The Gendarme Gets Married worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 624 votes, which places it #20 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 14%) and #1620 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Gendarme Gets Married?
The Gendarme Gets Married was directed by Jean Girault. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez (1964), The Cabbage Soup (1981), The Gendarme in New York (1965).
Who stars in The Gendarme Gets Married?
Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot; Jean Lefebvre as Lucien Fougasse; Geneviève Grad as Nicole Cruchot; Christian Marin as Albert Merlot; Yves Vincent as Le colonel; Guy Grosso as Gaston Tricard.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Gendarme Gets Married?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/57380.

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