The Eye of the Monocle (1962)

Poster for The Eye of the Monocle

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Georges Lautner
  • Profile picture of Paul Meurisse
    Théobald 'Monocle' Dromard Paul Meurisse
  • Profile picture of Elga Andersen
    Erika Murger Elga Andersen
  • Profile picture of Gaia Germani
    Diana Gaia Germani
  • Profile picture of Charles Millot
    Matlov Charles Millot
  • Profile picture of Robert Dalban
    Poussin Robert Dalban
  • Profile picture of Maurice Biraud
    Martigue Maurice Biraud
  • Profile picture of Georges Lautner
    German Officer Georges Lautner
  • Profile picture of Raymond Meunier
    Bob Dugoinneau Raymond Meunier

Recommendations

  • Poster for Red
  • Poster for 40
  • Poster for Moscow Suburbs Elegy
  • Poster for Main Sunder Hoon
  • Poster for RETURN
  • Poster for Strange Object
  • Poster for The Return
  • Poster for Negativ