The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979) movie poster

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979)

Le Gendarme et les Extra-terrestres
ThumbScore
👍 93%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 58% (RT: 58%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyScience Fiction

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Director
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (655 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
58%
Cast
Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot
Michel Galabru as Jérôme Gerber
Maurice Risch as Henri Beaupied
Jean-Pierre Rambal as Charles Taupin
Guy Grosso as Gaston Tricard
Michel Modo as Jules Berlicot
France Rumilly as Soeur Clotilde
Jean-Roger Caussimon as L'évêque
Yes. 93% of real audiences liked it based on 655 votes. Critics scored it lower at 58%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The bungling inspector Cruchot finds himself trying to save the residents of St. Tropez from some oil-drinking humanoid aliens. The only way to tell the aliens from the real people, besides their constant thirst for oil-products, is that they sound like empty garbage cans when you touch them. Chaos is ahead. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space is a 1979 comedy, science fiction film directed by Jean Girault. The bungling inspector Cruchot finds himself trying to save the residents of St. Tropez from some oil-drinking humanoid aliens.

The only way to tell the aliens from the real people, besides their constant thirst for oil-products, is that they sound like empty garbage cans when you touch them. Chaos is ahead. The film has been rated by 655 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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