Film

The Eye of the Monocle

1962 · 1h 44m · Thriller · Comedy · Crime

IMDb

6.2

In 1943, a German commando conceals a large quantity of gold in an undersea cave on the coast of Corsica. Years later, Schlumpf, the sole survivor of the commando, returns to Corsica to recuperate the treasure -- with British and Soviet spies on his heels, and closely monitored by Dromard, from the French intelligence services. The monocled Dromard is convinced that he can outfox his opponents, but difficulties accumulate: despite his plump appearance, Herr Schlumpf is a sly fellow; Corsica is teeming with treasure hunters from various nationalities; and all parties readily resort to unnatural alliances, brazen treachery, and strong-arm tactics. Who will get the treasure?

Paul Meurisse

Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard

Elga Andersen

Erika Murger

Gaia Germani

Diana

Charles Millot

Matlov

Robert Dalban

Poussin

Maurice Biraud

Martigue

Georges Lautner

German Officer

Raymond Meunier

Bob Dugoinneau

Paul Mercey

Schlumpf

Henri Cogan

Archiloque

Jean Luisi

Un 'sinistre'

Jean-Michel Audin

Un 'sinistre'

Josette Demay

Waitress

Michel Duplaix

Archiloque's Accomplice

Richard Larke

Major Cyring

Barbara Brand

Dancer

• Georges LautnerDirector · Writer
• Jacques RobertWriter
• Colonel RémyWriter
• Paul JolyProducer

Release date

November 14, 1962

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Thriller, Comedy, Crime