: The extraterrestrials are peaceful but possess advanced technology, including laser vision and the ability to shape-shift into perfect human doubles.
: To identify the impostors, the gendarmes discover two key traits: the aliens make a hollow metallic sound when struck and must consume motor oil or gasoline to function. Additionally, contact with water causes them to rust or disintegrate. Notable Slapstick Moments Le gendarme et les extra-terrestres
: In a classic de Funès sequence, Cruchot hides from both the aliens and his own squad by disguising himself as a nun in a local convent. : The extraterrestrials are peaceful but possess advanced
(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 Notable Slapstick Moments : In a classic de