The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
Le Gendarme et les Extra-terrestres
Synopsis
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.
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"Le Gendarme et les extra-terrestres" - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-11-22
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Louis de Funès
Ludovic Cruchot
Michel Galabru
Jérôme Gerber
Maurice Risch
Henri Beaupied
Jean-Pierre Rambal
Charles Taupin
Guy Grosso
Gaston Tricard
Michel Modo
Jules Berlicot
France Rumilly
Soeur Clotilde
Jean-Roger Caussimon
L'évêque
Mario David
Le voleur du bidon d'huile
Jacques François
Le colonel de gendarmerie
Maria Mauban
Josépha Cruchot
Madeleine Delavaivre
Soeur képi Gerber
Micheline Bourday
Cécilia Gerber
Jacqueline Jefford
La soeur à la carrure de rugbyman
René Berthier
Berthier - l'adjoint du colonel
Henri Génès
Le patron du restaurant 'Le Cabanon'
Fulbert Janin
Bonneval
Marie Pillet
La serveuse du restaurant 'Le Cabanon'
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Girault
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Girault, Louis de Funès, Gérard Beytout, Jacques Vilfrid
- Original Score
- Raymond Lefèvre
- Original Title
- Le Gendarme et les Extra-terrestres
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- SNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Girault
Jean Girault, Louis de Funès, Gérard Beytout, Jacques Vilfrid, Richard Balducci
Raymond Lefèvre
Marcel Grignon, Didier Tarot
Michel Lewin
Gérard Beytout
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Girault
Director
Jean Girault
Screenplay
Louis de Funès
Screenplay
Gérard Beytout
Screenplay
Jacques Vilfrid
Screenplay
Gérard Beytout
Producer
Marcel Grignon
Director of Photography
Didier Tarot
Director of Photography
Michel Lewin
Editor
Raymond Lefèvre
Original Music Composer
Sydney Bettex
Production Design
Jacques Cottin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space about?
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.
Who directed The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was directed by Jean Girault.
Who stars in The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The principal cast of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space includes Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Maurice Risch, Jean-Pierre Rambal, Guy Grosso.
When was The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space released and how long is it?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was composed by Raymond Lefèvre.
Is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space based on a book or true story?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Gérard Beytout", Characters: "Richard Balducci".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.