The Eye of the Monocle

The story

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?

In the same saga

The Monocle Trilogy

In release order

The Black Monocle

1961

This film

The Eye of the Monocle

1962

The Monocle's Sour Laugh

1964

Cast

P Paul MeurisseThéobald 'Monocle' Dromard E Elga AndersenErika Murger G Gaia GermaniDiana C Charles MillotMatlov R Robert DalbanPoussin M Maurice BiraudMartigue G Georges LautnerGerman Officer R Raymond MeunierBob Dugoinneau P Paul MerceySchlumpf H Henri CoganArchiloque J Jean LuisiUn 'sinistre' J Jean-Michel AudinUn 'sinistre'

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J Josette DemayWaitress M Michel DuplaixArchiloque's Accomplice R Richard LarkeMajor Cyring B Barbara BrandDancer