The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
Originally released in 1979. The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space is a comedy/science fiction film. directed by Jean Girault.
Starring Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, and Maurice Risch
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (646 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top 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
Mario David
as Le voleur du bidon d'huile
Jacques François
as Le colonel de gendarmerie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- SNC
Frequently Asked Questions
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 c...
Who directed The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was directed by Jean Girault.
How long is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space released?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space was released on January 31, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space?
The main cast of The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space includes Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Maurice Risch, Jean-Pierre Rambal, Guy Grosso.
Is The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space worth watching?
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 646 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.