The Gendarme of Champignol
Le Gendarme de Champignol
Synopsis
Claudius Binoche, brigadier de gendarmerie in Champignol, is about to marry Suzette, the post office maid, when she disappears, called to the village of Buzy by a mysterious telegram. The brigadier is transferred to Buzy to investigate, but Buzy is not Champignol, and Captain Raspec is an irascible superior. Suzette is nowhere to be found, and Binoche can't think of anything better than organizing robberies under the name of "Bandit de la colline aux oiseaux". This bandit does exist and is on the rampage. His name is Vittorio. Binoche, eager to prove herself, earns the respect of the locals and the friendship of Vittorio, Suzette's own brother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Bastia
- Original Title
- Le Gendarme de Champignol
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Chronos Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Bastia
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Bastia
Director
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What is The Gendarme of Champignol about?
Claudius Binoche, brigadier de gendarmerie in Champignol, is about to marry Suzette, the post office maid, when she disappears, called to the village of Buzy by a mysterious telegram. The brigadier is transferred to Buzy to investigate, but Buzy is not Champignol, and Captain Raspec is an irascible superior. Suzette is nowhere to be found, and Binoche can't think of anything better than organizing robberies under the name of "Bandit de la colline aux oiseaux". This bandit does exist and is on the rampage. His name is Vittorio. Binoche, eager to prove herself, earns the respect of the locals and the friendship of Vittorio, Suzette's own brother.
Who directed The Gendarme of Champignol?
The Gendarme of Champignol was directed by Jean Bastia.
Who stars in The Gendarme of Champignol?
The principal cast of The Gendarme of Champignol includes Jean Richard, Véronique Zuber, Roger Pierre, Noël Roquevert, Nadine Basile.
When was The Gendarme of Champignol released and how long is it?
The Gendarme of Champignol was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.