There Once Was a Cop
Originally released in 1972. There Once Was a Cop is a crime/comedy film. directed by Georges Lautner.
Starring Michael Lonsdale, Michel Constantin, and Mireille Darc
Synopsis
Campana, a commissar at the drugs bureau of Paris police gets an undercover job in Nice to catch an Italian-French mafia boss. As he slips into the identity of a gangster's brother, who was already killed, he has to play the role of a loving husband with child - something that is not so easy for a confirmed single like Campana. Unfortunately American killers chase behind the Nice mafia clan too, in order to get control of French drug trades to USA.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Lonsdale
as Commissioner Lucas
Michel Constantin
as Commissioner Campana alias Louis Lopez
Mireille Darc
as Christine alias Françoise
Robert Dalban
as Commissioner Chauvet, Superintendent in Nice
Daniel Ivernel
as Ligmann
Venantino Venantini
as Felice, killer
Hervé Hillien
as Bertrand, Christine's son
Henri Guybet
as PJ inspector
Robert Castel
as Rodriguez, Manoni's man
Giuliano Esperanti
as Second killer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont International
- Rizzoli Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is There Once Was a Cop about?
Campana, a commissar at the drugs bureau of Paris police gets an undercover job in Nice to catch an Italian-French mafia boss. As he slips into the identity of a gangster's brother, who was already...
Who directed There Once Was a Cop?
There Once Was a Cop was directed by Georges Lautner.
How long is There Once Was a Cop?
There Once Was a Cop has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was There Once Was a Cop released?
There Once Was a Cop was released on February 11, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in There Once Was a Cop?
The main cast of There Once Was a Cop includes Michael Lonsdale, Michel Constantin, Mireille Darc, Robert Dalban, Daniel Ivernel.