The Troops In New York(1965) 〈EXCLUSIVE | 2027〉

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

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. The Troops in New York(1965)

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Gendarme series or just looking for a vintage comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously, The Troops in New York remains a delightful snapshot of 1960s cinema. Seeing Cruchot attempt to play baseball as both

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 Though critics at the time were sometimes lukewarm

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