The Gendarme Gets Married

The Gendarme Gets Married

Directed by Jean Girault

Produced by Société Nouvelle de Cinématographie, Medusa Produzione

196890 min6.5 / 10

A lighthearted French romantic comedy built on slapstick charm, romantic pursuit, and the comedic chaos of a zealous gendarme falling for a widow.

The Saint-Tropez police launch a major offensive against dangerous drivers. Marechal Cruchot (Louis de Funès) relishes the assignment, which he pursues with a manic zeal. Cruchot is after an offending driver, who turns out to be Josépha (Claude Gensac), the widow of a highly regarded police colonel. When they meet, Cruchot falls instantly in love....

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  • Is The Gendarme Gets Married easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does The Gendarme Gets Married end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Gendarme Gets Married one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of films.

  • Is The Gendarme Gets Married sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Gendarme Gets Married scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Gendarme Gets Married violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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