

The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes
1982, French. Directed by Tony Aboyantz & Jean Girault.
Cruchot's police office moves into a new building. They do not only get high tech equipment, but also four young female police officers to educate. All of them scramble to work with them -- and cause pure chaos while being distracted by the fine ladies. Then they get into real trouble when one after the other of their female colleagues is kidnapped.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is streaming on France Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tony AboyantzDirector
- Jean GiraultDirector
- Louis de FunèsMaréchal des Logis-chef Ludovic Cruchot
- Michel GalabruAdjudant Jérôme Gerber
- Maurice RischMaréchal des Logis Beaupied
- Jacques FrançoisLe colonel
- Guy GrossoMaréchal des Logis Tricard
- Michel ModoMaréchal des Logis Berlicot
- Patrick PréjeanMaréchal des Logis Perlin
- France RumillyLa mère supérieure
- Catherine SerreChristine Rocourt
- Nicaise Jean-LouisYo Macumba
- Sophie MichaudIsabelle Leroy
- Elisabeth EtienneMarianne Bonnet
Details
- Released
- 3 October 1982
- Original title
- Le Gendarme et les Gendarmettes
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Gérard Beytout, Jean Girault, Jacques Vilfrid
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The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes: quick answers
What should I watch before The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?
Watch The Gendarme in New York (1965), The Gendarme Gets Married (1968), The Gendarme Takes Off (1970), and The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space (1979) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
Is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 620 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes on?
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes is streaming on France Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?
If you liked The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes, try Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez, The Gendarme Gets Married, Sister Act.
Who directed The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes?
The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (1982) was directed by Tony Aboyantz and Jean Girault and stars Louis de Funès, Michel Galabru, Maurice Risch.