The Eye of the Monocle (1962): Cast
The Eye of the Monocle is a 1962 comedy thriller starring Paul Mercey as Schlumpf, Paul Meurisse and Charles Millot. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
French What Is The Eye of the Monocle About?
The premise of The Eye of the Monocle without spoilers.
In 1943 a German commando hides a large cache of gold in an underwater cave on Corsica’s coast. Years later the sole survivor, Schlumpf, returns to claim it, pursued by British and Soviet agents and shadowed by Dromard of French intelligence. Though Dromard believes he can outwit everyone, Schlumpf’s cunning, a flood of multinational treasure hunters, shifting alliances, betrayal and brute force make the race for the loot a tangled, high‑stakes contest.
The Eye of the Monocle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- treasure
- corsica
- german
- spy
- burial
- rolls royce
- orly airport paris
- sculptor
- mobile sculpture
- year 1962
- quote from macbeth
- binoculars
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- subtitles
- bare chested male
- starts with narration
- aerial bombardment
- russian language
- german language
- second in trilogy
- sniper rifle
- female wears a swimsuit
- gunfire
- cigar smoking
- conversation in a car
- car bomb
- twist the dance
- underwater fight
- underwater scene
- victor hugo quotation
- reference to gnaeus pompeius magnus
- reference to julius caesar
- reference to mata hari
- reference to henri landru
- reference to bluebeard
- reference to attila the hun
- reference to joan of arc
- reference to joseph stalin
- reference to vladimir lenin
- reference to erwin rommel
- reference to benito mussolini
- reference to adolf hitler
- wagner's ride of the valkyries
- female spy
- british spy
- italian spy
- german spy
- russian spy
- french spy
- french flag
- monocle
The Eye of the Monocle Cast & Characters
Paul Mercey leads the cast as Schlumpf, with Paul Meurisse as Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard and Charles Millot as Matlov.
- Paul Mercey as Schlumpf
- Paul Meurisse as Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard
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Charles Millot as Matlov - Robert Dalban as Poussin
Also Starring in The Eye of the Monocle
· 12 more- Georges Lautner German Officer
- Maurice Biraud Martigue
- Jean Luisi Un 'sinistre'
- Henri Cogan Archiloque
- Elga Andersen Erika Murger
- Michel Duplaix Archiloque's Accomplice
- Raymond Meunier Bob Dugoinneau
- Gaia Germani Diana
- Richard Larke Major Cyring
- Barbara Brand Dancer
- Jean-Michel Audin Un 'sinistre'
- Josette Demay Waitress
The Eye of the Monocle Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Party mit zwölf Pistolen” and “Глаз монокля”.
- Also known as
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- Party mit zwölf Pistolen
- Глаз монокля
- 单片眼镜之眼
- Spionens öga
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The Monocle’s Sour Laugh 1964 -
Like a Fish Out of Water 1999 -
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L’Homme aux yeux d’argent 1985 -
The Great Riviera Bank Robbery 1980 -
The Thief of Paris 1967 -
The Thirst for Gold 1993 -
Le Cercle Rouge 1970 -
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The Golden Eye 1948 -
Foreign Intrigue 1956 -
Eye of the Needle 1981
The Eye of the Monocle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Eye of the Monocle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Eye of the Monocle?
The Eye of the Monocle runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Eye of the Monocle released?
The Eye of the Monocle was released on November 14, 1962.
Who is in the cast of The Eye of the Monocle?
The Eye of the Monocle stars Paul Mercey as Schlumpf, Paul Meurisse as Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard and Charles Millot as Matlov, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Eye of the Monocle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Eye of the Monocle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Eye of the Monocle in?
The original language of The Eye of the Monocle is French.
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