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  • The Eye of the Monocle (1962)
  • 105 min | Comedy, Thriller
The Eye of the Monocle (1962)
105 min | Comedy, Thriller

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 ...See moreIn 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? Written by Eduardo Casais See less
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Nov 14, 1962 (France)

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17 cast members
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Paul Meurisse
Le commandant Théobald Dromard, dit "Le Monocle" Le commandant Théobald Dromard, dit "Le Monocle"   See fewer
Elga Andersen
Erika Murger Erika Murger   See fewer
Charles Millot
Commissaire Matlov Commissaire Matlov   See fewer
Raymond Meunier
Bob Dugoinneau Bob Dugoinneau   See fewer
Paul Mercey
Schlumpf Schlumpf   See fewer
Henri Cogan
Archiloque Archiloque   See fewer
Jean Luisi
Un 'sinistre' Un 'sinistre'   See fewer
Jean-Michel Audin
Un 'sinistre' Un 'sinistre'   See fewer
Josette Demay
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Richard Larke
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Barbara Brand
La danseuse La danseuse   See fewer
Robert Dalban
Poussin Poussin   See fewer
Maurice Biraud
Martigue Martigue   See fewer
Guy Henry
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Georges Lautner
Un officier allemand (uncredited) Un officier allemand (uncredited)   See fewer
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