The Gendarme Takes Off (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1970, The Gendarme Takes Off is a comedy film directed by Jean Girault, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The whole clique of Cruchot's police station is retired. Now he lives with his rich wife in her castle - and is bored almost to death. He fights with the butler, because he isn't even allowed to do the simple works. But when one of the clique suffers from amnesia after an accident, all of the others reunite and kidnap him, to take him on a tour to their old working places and through their memories. In their old uniforms they turn St. Tropez upside down.
Who’s in it. The Gendarme Takes Off stars Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot, Jean Lefebvre as Lucien Fougasse, Guy Grosso as Gaston Tricard and Michel Modo as Jules Berlicot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Gendarme Takes Off has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gendarme Takes Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gendarme Takes Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gendarme Takes Off (1970)?
- In US, The Gendarme Takes Off is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gendarme Takes Off worth watching?
- The Gendarme Takes Off holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gendarme Takes Off?
- The Gendarme Takes Off stars Louis de Funès, Jean Lefebvre, Guy Grosso, Michel Modo and Nicole Vervil.
- When was The Gendarme Takes Off released?
- The Gendarme Takes Off was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.