: Cruchot famously wanders Saint-Tropez jabbing people in the backside with a screwdriver to see if they make a metallic "clang," often accidentally targeting high-ranking officials like his captain.
(released in 1979) is the fifth and penultimate film in the legendary French comedy series starring Louis de Funès . Directed by Jean Girault, this installment stands out as the only film in the franchise to venture into the science fiction genre, reflecting the late 1970s global obsession with UFOs following hits like Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind . Core Plot & Sci-Fi Elements Le gendarme et les extra-terrestres
The film leans heavily into physical comedy, often centered on the confusion between the real gendarmes and their alien doppelgängers. : Cruchot famously wanders Saint-Tropez jabbing people in
: The conflict begins when one of the gendarmes spots a flying saucer, a claim initially dismissed by his colleagues until Cruchot sees it himself. Core Plot & Sci-Fi Elements The film leans
: The extraterrestrials are peaceful but possess advanced technology, including laser vision and the ability to shape-shift into perfect human doubles.
The story is set in the familiar seaside town of Saint-Tropez, where Sergeant Ludovic Cruchot (de Funès) and his team encounter a group of humanoid aliens.