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.

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 .

The Saint-Tropez police squad is honored with an invitation to represent France at an . Cruchot is strictly forbidden from bringing his daughter, Nicole (Geneviève Grad), but the rebellious teen has other plans. She sneaks aboard the SS France as a stowaway, turning her father’s professional triumph into a paranoid nightmare. 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 ).

Seeing Cruchot attempt to play baseball as both pitcher and catcher is a masterclass in Louis de Funès' physical comedy . Why It Still Works Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the Gendarme

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.

Let us know your favorite Cruchot moment in the comments! The Gendarme in New York (1965) Cruchot is strictly forbidden from bringing his daughter,

From Cruchot’s bewildering attempt to navigate Manhattan's numbered streets to a ritualistic "ceremony" of cooking a French steak in a New York hotel room, the movie leans hard into the fish-out-of-water trope.