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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979): Cast

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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space is a 1979 sci-fi comedy directed by Jean Girault, starring Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot, Maria Mauban and Michel Galabru. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Jean Girault
Genres
Sci-Fi , Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
SNC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space About?

The premise of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space without spoilers.

Inspector Cruchot, ever‑bumbling, must protect the citizens of St. Tropez from a trio of oil‑drinking humanoid aliens. The only clue that distinguishes the impostors from the locals—aside from their insatiable thirst for oil products—is that they emit a hollow, garbage‑can sound when touched. Hilarity and mayhem ensue.

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • police officer
  • male police officer
  • french riviera
  • france
  • french national gendarmerie
  • gendarmerie
  • police sergeant
  • alien
  • car chase
  • beach
  • bicycle
  • alien invasion
+38 more
  • cote d'azur
  • riviera
  • provence
  • gendarme
  • bathing resort
  • cross dressing
  • clone
  • investigation
  • nun
  • transformation
  • sun
  • saint tropez
  • imitation
  • sequel
  • oil
  • unidentified flying object
  • police
  • man
  • woman
  • policeman
  • motor vehicle
  • car
  • french car
  • citroen
  • citroen motor vehicle
  • citroen 2cv
  • citroen mehari
  • renault
  • renault motor vehicle
  • renault 5
  • u.s. car
  • convertible
  • convertible car
  • oldsmobile
  • oldsmobile motor vehicle
  • oldsmobile delta 88
  • driving
  • driving a car
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Cast & crew

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space Cast & Characters

Louis de Funès leads the cast as Ludovic Cruchot, with Maria Mauban as Josépha Cruchot and Michel Galabru as Jérôme Gerber. Directed by Jean Girault; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean Girault

More films directed by Jean Girault: The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes, The Cabbage Soup, Oh Dear Harry! and The Miser.

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Videos

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space.

"Le Gendarme et les extra-terrestres" - Trailer
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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “The Gendarme and the Extra-Terrestrials” and “Le Gendarme (5) et les Extra-terrestres”.

Also known as
  • The Gendarme and the Extra-Terrestrials
  • Le Gendarme (5) et les Extra-terrestres
  • Il gendarme de Funès e gli extraterrestri
  • Moralens vokter: Superpurken og den flyvende tallerken
  • Gendarmen og mars-boerne
  • Louis' unheimliche Begegnung mit den Außerirdischen
  • Жандарм и инопланетяне
  • Četník a mimozemšťané
  • A csendőr és a földönkívüliek
  • 警察与外星人
  • El gendarme y los extraterrestres
  • De Gendarme Ziet ze Vliegen
+20 more
  • Ο Χωροφύλακας και οι Εξωγήινοι
  • Žandár a mimozemšťania
  • Żandarm i Kosmici
  • Жандарм та інопланетяни
  • Süper Jandarma
  • Жандарм и ванземаљци
  • Полицаят и извънземните
  • Žandaras ir ateiviai
  • 警察智鬥外星人
  • השוטר והחוצנים
  • Jandarmul și extratereștrii
  • Hiến Binh Và Người Ngoài Hành Tinh
  • Žandar protiv vanzemaljaca
  • Il gendarme e gli extraterrestri
  • O Gendarme e os Extra-Terrestres
  • 더 트루프스 & 에일리언스
  • El gendarme i els extraterrestres
  • Supergendarmen
  • Hjælp
  • UFO'erne er landet!

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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space released?

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was released on January 31, 1979.

Who directed The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was directed by Jean Girault.

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Who is in the cast of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space stars Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot, Maria Mauban as Josépha Cruchot and Michel Galabru as Jérôme Gerber, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space in?

The original language of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space is French.

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