The Troops In New York(1965) -

Though critics at the time were sometimes lukewarm compared to the original, the film was a massive commercial hit. It captures a specific "European sixties comedy" vibe—a mix of French wit and a colorful, idealized version of the Big Apple. Louis de Funès as Ludovic Cruchot Michel Galabru as Warrant Officer Jérôme Gerber Geneviève Grad as Nicole Cruchot Jean Lefebvre as Lucien Fougasse

If you enjoy classic French slapstick, you likely know the name . In 1965, just a year after the massive success of The Troops of St. Tropez , our favorite high-strung sergeant traded the French Riviera for the skyscrapers of Manhattan in the hilariously frantic sequel, " The Troops in New York " (French: Le Gendarme à New York ). The Troops in New York(1965)

Let us know your favorite Cruchot moment in the comments! The Gendarme in New York (1965) Though critics at the time were sometimes lukewarm

Directed by Jean Girault, this installment took the Saint-Tropez brigade across the Atlantic, proving that no ocean is wide enough to contain the comedic energy of Louis de Funès . In 1965, just a year after the massive

Seeing Cruchot attempt to play baseball as both pitcher and catcher is a masterclass in Louis de Funès' physical comedy . Why It Still Works