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The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982): Cast

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The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is a 1982 comedy directed by Jean Girault and Tony Aboyantz, starring Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot, Claude Gensac and Michel Galabru. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Directors
Jean Girault and Tony Aboyantz
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes About?

The premise of The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes without spoilers.

Cruchot’s precinct moves into a modern building with high‑tech gear, and four young female gendarmes join for training. The male officers clumsily try to work alongside them, causing comic chaos as they’re constantly distracted by the attractive newcomers. Their antics turn serious when the women are kidnapped one by one, forcing a frantic rescue.

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes Themes & Keywords

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  • french national gendarmerie
  • french riviera
  • south of france
  • france
  • citroen 2cv
  • sergeant
  • colonel
  • police
  • underwear
  • bracelet
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  • policeman
  • mother superior
  • yacht
  • riviera
  • provence
  • nun
  • mediterranean sea
  • harbor
  • gendarme
  • famous theme
  • beach
  • saint tropez
  • sequel
  • kidnapping
  • gender clash
  • gender stereotype
  • woman
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Cast & crew

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes Cast & Characters

Louis de Funès leads the cast as Ludovic Cruchot, with Claude Gensac as Josépha Cruchot and Michel Galabru as Jérôme Gerber (Alphonse). Directed by Jean Girault and Tony Aboyantz; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Jean Girault and Tony Aboyantz

More films directed by Jean Girault and Tony Aboyantz: The Cabbage Soup, Oh Dear Harry!, The Miser and The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space.

Details

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Never Play Clever Again” and “A csendőr és a csendőrlányok”.

Also known as
  • Never Play Clever Again
  • A csendőr és a csendőrlányok
  • Жандарм и жандарметки
  • Ο Χωροφύλακας και οι Χωροφυλακίνες
  • The Troops & Troop-ettes
  • Le Gendarme (6) et les Gendarmettes
  • Hjelp, jenta er purk!
  • Moralens vokter: Ah, for noen deilige politijenter
  • Louis und seine verrückten Politessen
  • Četník a četnice
  • 警察与女兵
  • El loco, loco mundo del gendarme
+19 more
  • De Gendarme in Paniek
  • Žandár a žandárky
  • Żandarm i Policjantki
  • Жандарм і жандарметки
  • Жандарми и жандарке
  • Полицаят и полицайките
  • Žandaras ir žandariukės
  • 警察與女兵
  • Nam Nữ Hiến Binh
  • Žandar i žandarke
  • השוטר והשוטרות
  • Süper Jandarma ve Melekleri
  • O Louco
  • Louco Mundo do Gendarme, ჟანდარმი და ჟანდარმი ქალები
  • ルイ・ド・フュネスの大奪還
  • El gendarme i les gendarmes
  • Il Gendarme e le Gendarmette
  • Moralens väktare och polisflickorna
  • Jandarmul și jandarmerițele

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FAQ

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes released?

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes was released on October 3, 1982.

Who directed The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes was directed by Jean Girault and Tony Aboyantz.

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Who is in the cast of The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes stars Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot, Claude Gensac as Josépha Cruchot and Michel Galabru as Jérôme Gerber (Alphonse), among 27 credited actors.

Does The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes in?

The original language of The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is French.

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