The Eye of the Monocle (1962)
"L'oeil du monocle" (original title)

In 1943, a German commando dissimulates a large quantity of gold in an undersea cave on the coast of Corsica. Years later, Schlumpf, the sole survivor of the commando, returns to Corsica to... See full summary »

Director:

Georges Lautner

Writers:

Georges Lautner, Jacques Robert,

Stars:

Paul Meurisse, Elga Andersen, Gaia Germani

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Paul Meurisse	...	Le commandant Théobald Dromard, dit "Le Monocle"
Elga Andersen	...	Erika Murger
Gaia Germani	...	Diana
Charles Millot	...	Commissaire Matlov
Raymond Meunier	...	Bob Dugoinneau
Paul Mercey	...	Schlumpf
Henri Cogan	...	Archiloque
Jean Luisi	...	Un 'sinistre'
Jean-Michel Audin	...	Un 'sinistre'
Josette Demay
Michel Duplaix
Richard Larke	...	Major Cyring
Barbara Brand	...	La danseuse
Robert Dalban	...	Poussin
Maurice Biraud	...	Martigue

Storyline

In 1943, a German commando dissimulates a large quantity of gold in an undersea cave on the coast of Corsica. Years later, Schlumpf, the sole survivor of the commando, returns to Corsica to recuperate the treasure -- with British and Soviet spies on his heels, and closely monitored by Dromard, from the French intelligence services. The monocled Dromard is convinced that he can outfox his opponents, but difficulties accumulate: despite his plump appearance, Herr Schlumpf is a sly fellow; Corsica is teeming with treasure hunters from various nationalities; and all parties readily resort to unnatural alliances, brazen treachery, and strong-arm tactics. Who will get the treasure?

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Plot Keywords:

corsica | treasure | german | spy | world war two | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

14 November 1962 (France)

Also Known As:

The Eye of the Monocle

Filming Locations:

Bonifacio, Corse-du-Sud, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Films Borderie, Orex Films, Viatele

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

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Connections

Followed by The Monocle (1964)

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