The Counterfeit Constable (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, The Counterfeit Constable is a comedy film directed by Pierre Tchernia, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. An extremely funny film about a group of French rugby supporters who go to see a match at Twickenham and one of them inadvertently receives a blow in the mouth from someone else's elbow. In the process he loses some front teeth and needs to see a dentist urgently ... this is only the beginning of a long series of adventures befalling our poor friend who doesn't speak a word of English and who nevertheless needs to return urgently to France to get married in the following days sporting a decent mouth !
Who’s in it. The Counterfeit Constable stars Robert Dhéry as Henri Martineau, Ronald Fraser as Sergent Timothy Reagan, Colette Brosset as Lady Yvette Brisburn 'Vévette' and Bernard Cribbins as Bob, l'agent 202, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Counterfeit Constable 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 Counterfeit Constable page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Counterfeit Constable tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Counterfeit Constable (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Counterfeit Constable change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Counterfeit Constable worth watching?
- The Counterfeit Constable holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Counterfeit Constable?
- The Counterfeit Constable stars Robert Dhéry, Ronald Fraser, Colette Brosset, Bernard Cribbins and Mark Lester.
- When was The Counterfeit Constable released?
- The Counterfeit Constable was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.