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Top Cast
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Paul Meurisse
Commander Théobald Dromard, aka 'Le Monocle'
Marcel Dalio
Elie Mayeriftsky
Olivier Despax
Frédéric
Edward Meeks
Major Sidney
Henri Nassiet
The Colonel
Pierre Richard
Bergourian
Michel Duplaix
The Colonel's Assistant
Renée Saint-Cyr
Madame Hui
Holley Wong
Inspector Oscar Hui
Ching Liang Kwan
Li
Lily Hong-Kong
Cora
Robert Dalban
Poussin
Barbara Steele
Valérie Gasparelli
Lino Ventura
Elie's Client (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Robert, Albert Kantoff
- Original Score
- Michel Magne
- Original Title
- Le monocle rit jaune
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marceau, Cocinor, Laetitia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Jacques Robert, Albert Kantoff, Georges Lautner, Colonel Rémy
Michel Magne
Maurice Fellous
Michelle David
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Lautner
Director
Jacques Robert
Screenplay
Michel Magne
Original Music Composer
Maurice Fellous
Director of Photography
Colonel Rémy
Writer
Michelle David
Editor
Albert Kantoff
Screenplay
Robert Bouladoux
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monocle's Sour Laugh
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What is The Monocle's Sour Laugh about?
A French agent goes after a gang of Asian terrorists who plan to blow up an American nuclear aircraft carrier.
Who directed The Monocle's Sour Laugh?
The Monocle's Sour Laugh was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in The Monocle's Sour Laugh?
The principal cast of The Monocle's Sour Laugh includes Paul Meurisse, Marcel Dalio, Olivier Despax, Edward Meeks, Henri Nassiet.
When was The Monocle's Sour Laugh released and how long is it?
The Monocle's Sour Laugh was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monocle's Sour Laugh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monocle's Sour Laugh was composed by Michel Magne.