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The Eye of the Monocle

The Eye of the Monocle

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 14, 1962

Runtime

1h 44m

Genres

Thriller, Comedy, Crime

User Score

61%

Original Title

L'Œil du Monocle

Production Companies

Viatele, Les Films Borderie, Orex Films

Director

Georges Lautner

Description

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?