The Black Monocle (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, The Black Monocle is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The Marquis de Villemaur reunite strange visitors in his Castle, to meet a survivor of the Third Reich. There is an Italian fascist, Heinrich; a German, Matthias; a Russian; and Dromard, a blind French war hero with a black monocle. - from IMDB
Who’s in it. The Black Monocle stars Paul Meurisse as Dromard, "Le Monocle", Bernard Blier as Commissaire Tournemire, Elga Andersen as Martha / Erika Murger and Pierre Blanchar as Le marquis de Villemaur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Black Monocle 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 The Black Monocle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Monocle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Monocle (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Monocle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Monocle worth watching?
- The Black Monocle holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Monocle?
- The Black Monocle stars Paul Meurisse, Bernard Blier, Elga Andersen, Pierre Blanchar and Marie Dubois.
- When was The Black Monocle released?
- The Black Monocle was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.