The Troops In New York(1965) -

The film is packed with the "simple, rip-roaring humor" that made the series a cultural phenomenon:

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 The Troops in New York(1965)

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 film is packed with the "simple, rip-roaring

In one of the most famous sequences, Cruchot finds himself in the middle of a choreographed gang face-off in a playground, paying a chaotic tribute to the iconic musical. 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

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 .

Let us know your favorite Cruchot moment in the comments! The Gendarme in New York (1965)