The Troops In New — York(1965)

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 .

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 Troops in New York(1965)

The film is packed with the "simple, rip-roaring humor" that made the series a cultural phenomenon: Directed by Jean Girault, this installment took the

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 Tropez , our favorite high-strung sergeant traded the

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.

While Cruchot attempts to impress his superiors and navigate American culture, he is constantly sidetracked by Nicole’s sightings and her budding romance with an Italian policeman.