The Counterfeit Constable (1964): Cast
The Counterfeit Constable is a 1964 comedy directed by Pierre Tchernia, starring Bernard Cribbins as Bob, l'agent 202, Richard Vernon and Mark Lester. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Pierre Tchernia
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Les Films Borderie
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Counterfeit Constable About?
The premise of The Counterfeit Constable without spoilers.
A riotous comedy follows a group of French rugby fans who travel to Twickenham for a match. One of them is struck in the mouth by an accidental elbow, loses several front teeth and must seek urgent dental care. Unable to speak English and racing against time to return to France for his upcoming wedding, his misadventures only begin, leading to a cascade of chaotic and humorous situations.
The Counterfeit Constable Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police
- impersonating a police officer
- frenchman abroad
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- car falling into water
- country in title
- french in united kingdom
- wrapped in a towel
- disembodied voice
- playing banjo
- knocking on door
- 20th century
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- french abroad
- rooster
- voice over narration
- playing trumpet
- british character played by french actor
- rugby
- running late
- 1960s
- place in title
- rugby match
- man wears a swimsuit
- telephone call
- singing along
- barefoot male
- character's point of view camera shot
- stadium
- airplane
- binoculars
- french british relations
- riding a bicycle
- port
- man wears glasses
- rugby fan
- female rugby fan
- blind man
- london united kingdom
- bus
- blind character
- fiance fiancee relationship
- wedding dress
- photograph
- frenchman in united kingdom
- woman wrapped in a towel
- running barefoot
- two word title
- french actor playing british character
- beach
- framed photograph
The Counterfeit Constable Cast & Characters
Bernard Cribbins leads the cast as Bob, l'agent 202, with Richard Vernon as Lord Brisburn and Mark Lester as Gérald. Directed by Pierre Tchernia; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pierre Tchernia
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Bernard Cribbins as Bob, l'agent 202 -
Richard Vernon as Lord Brisburn -
Mark Lester as Gérald - Jean Carmet as Le porte drapeau
Also Starring in The Counterfeit Constable
· 10 more- Diana Dors Themselves
- Jean Lefebvre Le supporter saoul avec le coq
- Percy Herbert L'agent Baxter
- Ronald Fraser Sergent Timothy Reagan
- Henri Génès Gros Max
- Robert Dhéry Henri Martineau
- Godfrey Quigley Inspector Savory
- Catherine Sola Nicole
- Colette Brosset Lady Yvette Brisburn 'Vévette'
- Rosemary Dorken
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Counterfeit Plan, The Counterfeit Coin and The Toilets Were Closed from the Inside.
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The Counterfeit Plan 1957 -
The Counterfeit Coin 1955 -
The Toilets Were Closed from the Inside 1976 -
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The Defective Detective 1984 -
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Old Rascal 1992 -
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The Counterfeit Constable FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Counterfeit Constable, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Counterfeit Constable?
The Counterfeit Constable runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Counterfeit Constable released?
The Counterfeit Constable was released on October 10, 1964.
Who directed The Counterfeit Constable?
The Counterfeit Constable was directed by Pierre Tchernia.
More films by Pierre Tchernia Who is in the cast of The Counterfeit Constable?
The Counterfeit Constable stars Bernard Cribbins as Bob, l'agent 202, Richard Vernon as Lord Brisburn and Mark Lester as Gérald, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Counterfeit Constable have a post-credit scene?
No. The Counterfeit Constable has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Counterfeit Constable in?
The original language of The Counterfeit Constable is French.
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