There Once Was a Cop(1972)
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There Once Was a Cop Synopsis
Campana, a commissar at the drugs bureau of Paris police gets an undercover job in Nice to catch an Italian-French mafia boss. As he slips into the identity of a gangster's brother, who was already killed, he has to play the role of a loving husband with child - something that is not so easy for a confirmed single like Campana. Unfortunately American killers chase behind the Nice mafia clan too, in order to get control of French drug trades to USA.
There Once Was a Cop (1972) is a crime and comedy film directed by Georges Lautner, released on February 11, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Michael Lonsdale, Michel Constantin, Mireille Darc and Robert Dalban. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Georges Lautner
- Writers:
- Georges Lautner, Francis Veber, Richard Caron
- Producers:
- Alain Poiré
- Cinematographer:
- Maurice Fellous
- Composer:
- Eddie Vartan
- Production:
- Gaumont International, Rizzoli Film
- Status:
- Released
There Once Was a Cop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Lonsdale
as Commissioner Lucas
Michel Constantin
as Commissioner Campana alias Louis Lopez
Mireille Darc
as Christine alias Françoise
Robert Dalban
as Commissioner Chauvet, Superintendent in Nice
Daniel Ivernel
as Ligmann
Venantino Venantini
as Felice, killer
Hervé Hillien
as Bertrand, Christine's son
Henri Guybet
as PJ inspector
Robert Castel
as Rodriguez, Manoni's man
Giuliano Esperanti
as Second killer
Jean-Jacques Moreau
as PJ inspector
Charles Southwood
as Narcotic Bureau agent
Key crew
Directed by Georges Lautner, written by Georges Lautner, Francis Veber and Richard Caron, produced by Alain Poiré.
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There Once Was a Cop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 50 ratings.
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There Once Was a Cop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch There Once Was a Cop online?
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There Once Was a Cop (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in There Once Was a Cop?
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The main cast of There Once Was a Cop (1972) includes Michael Lonsdale, Michel Constantin, Mireille Darc, Robert Dalban and Daniel Ivernel. 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 There Once Was a Cop released?
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There Once Was a Cop was released on February 11, 1972 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is There Once Was a Cop worth watching?
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There Once Was a Cop (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.