There Once Was a Cop (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, There Once Was a Cop is a comedy and crime film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. There Once Was a Cop stars Michael Lonsdale as Commissioner Lucas, Michel Constantin as Commissioner Campana alias Louis Lopez, Mireille Darc as Christine alias Françoise and Robert Dalban as Le commissaire Chauvet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, There Once Was a Cop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There Once Was a Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of There Once Was a Cop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There Once Was a Cop (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for There Once Was a Cop change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is There Once Was a Cop worth watching?
- There Once Was a Cop holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in There Once Was a Cop?
- There Once Was a Cop stars Michael Lonsdale, Michel Constantin, Mireille Darc, Robert Dalban and Daniel Ivernel.
- When was There Once Was a Cop released?
- There Once Was a Cop was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.