The Black Monocle(1961)
Le Monocle noir
The Black Monocle Synopsis
The Marquis de Villemaur reunite strange visitors in his Castle, to meet a survivor of the Third Reich. There is an Italian fascist, Heinrich; a German, Matthias; a Russian; and Dromard, a blind French war hero with a black monocle.
The Black Monocle (1961) is a crime, thriller and comedy film directed by Georges Lautner, released on August 29, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Paul Meurisse, Bernard Blier, Elga Andersen and Pierre Blanchar. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lautner
- Writers:
- Colonel Rémy, Jacques Robert, Pierre Laroche
- Producers:
- Lucien Viard
- Cinematographer:
- Maurice Fellous
- Composer:
- Jean Yatove
- Production:
- Orex Films
- Status:
- Released
The Black Monocle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Meurisse
as Dromard, "Le Monocle"
Bernard Blier
as Commissaire Tournemire
Elga Andersen
as Martha / Erika Murger
Pierre Blanchar
as Le marquis de Villemaur
Marie Dubois
as Bénédicte de Villemaur
- Gérard Buhr
Gérard Buhr
as Heinrich
Albert Rémy
as Mérignac, le conservateur
Jacques Marin
as Trochu
Jacques Dufilho
as Charvet, le guide
- Lutz Gabor
Lutz Gabor
as Mathias
Catherine Sola
as Monique Abadie
Raymond Meunier
as Raymond
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lautner, written by Colonel Rémy, Jacques Robert and Pierre Laroche, produced by Lucien Viard.
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The Black Monocle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Black Monocle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Monocle online?
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The Black Monocle (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Black Monocle?
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The main cast of The Black Monocle (1961) includes Paul Meurisse, Bernard Blier, Elga Andersen, Pierre Blanchar and Marie Dubois. The film was directed by Georges Lautner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Monocle released?
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The Black Monocle was released on August 29, 1961 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Black Monocle worth watching?
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The Black Monocle (1961) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.