# Louis de Funès Gendarme film series legacy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/louis-de-funs-gendarme-film-series-legacy
> Updated: 2026-08-17T09:07:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Louis de Funès ‘Gendarme’ film series continues to see distribution and cultural recognition. Recent developments include the addition of the 1979 film ‘Le gendarme et les extra-terrestres’ and the 1982 sequel ‘Le gendarme et les cendrolanyok’ to online streaming platforms.

Reflections on the series’ legacy highlight its status as a cultural touchstone, with actor Maurice Risch discussing his involvement in the saga. Additionally, the 1968 comedy ‘The Gendarme Gets Married’ is scheduled for broadcast on Czech Television, maintaining the series' reach across generations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Louis de Funès and the legacy of the Gendarme film series

French comedy legend Louis de Funès and the iconic ‘Gendarme’ film series are celebrated as actor Maurice Risch reflects on his career and Czech Television prepares to broadcast a classic installment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louis-de-funs-and-the-legacy-of-the-gendarme-film-series

### 2026-07-29: Louis de Funès Gendarme Comedies Added to Online Streaming Platforms

Two French Gendarme comedies (1979, 1982) starring Louis de Funès are now available for full online streaming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/louis-de-funs-gendarme-comedies-added-to-online-streaming-platforms

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