Le Gendarme Et Les Extra-terrestres -

: The real gendarmes eventually accidentally board the alien saucer, piloting it until it crashes into the Saint-Tropez harbor, where they are nonetheless hailed as heroes. The Gendarme and the Extra-Terrestrials (1979) - IMDb

The film leans heavily into physical comedy, often centered on the confusion between the real gendarmes and their alien doppelgängers. 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 real gendarmes eventually accidentally board the

: 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 : To identify the impostors, the gendarmes discover

: The extraterrestrials are peaceful but possess advanced technology, including laser vision and the ability to shape-shift into perfect human doubles.