(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
: The extraterrestrials are peaceful but possess advanced technology, including laser vision and the ability to shape-shift into perfect human doubles. Le gendarme et les extra-terrestres
: 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
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. : Cruchot famously wanders Saint-Tropez jabbing people in