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The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
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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Plot Summary
In this installment of the popular Gendarme series, the gendarme brigade of Saint-Tropez encounters extraterrestrial beings. When alien spaceships land near their town, the bumbling gendarmes, led by the uptight Chief Cruchot, must overcome their fears and ineptitude to investigate and protect their community from the peculiar visitors. The situation escalates comically as the aliens turn out to be rather harmless and even seek help from the gendarmes.
Critical Reception
While the Gendarme series was generally a commercial success in France, this particular film received a lukewarm reception from critics, who often found the humor formulaic and the plot thin, typical of the later entries in the franchise. Audiences, however, were still drawn to the comedic antics of Louis de Funès.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on the established slapstick and verbal humor of Louis de Funès.
The science fiction element serves as a backdrop for familiar comedic situations.
Considered a weaker entry in the Gendarme series by many critics.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific film on Google is not readily available, but it is generally understood to be part of a beloved series for French audiences due to its comedic star.
Fun Fact
This film marked the final appearance of Louis de Funès as Chief Cruchot, as he passed away shortly after its release.
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