---
title: "The Black Monocle"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-black-monocle-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 333252
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Black Monocle (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-black-monocle-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Black Monocle is a 1961 film belonging to the crime, thriller, and comedy genres, released in France on August 29, 1961. The runtime is one hour and twenty-eight minutes.

The plot follows the Marquis de Villemaur as he reunites strange visitors in his castle to meet a survivor of the Third Reich, including an Italian fascist named Heinrich, a German named Matthias, a Russian, and Dromard, a blind French war hero with a black monocle.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A blind French war hero gathers with former Third Reich members at a remote castle."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique gathering of characters including an Italian fascist, a German, a Russian, and Dromard.
- Combines elements of crime, thriller, and comedy across a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.
- Centers on the intriguing premise of a Marquis reuniting strange visitors at his castle.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking extensive background details beyond the brief premise may find the available information limited.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends crime, thriller, and comedy elements within a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #castle-gathering, #third-reich-survivor, #french-crime, #thriller, #comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Georges Lautner
- **Networks / Studios**: Orex Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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** as *Heinrich*
- **Albert Rémy** as *Mérignac, le conservateur*
- **Jacques Marin** as *Trochu*
- **Jacques Dufilho** as *Charvet, le guide*
- **Lutz Gabor** as *Mathias*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Black Monocle?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is The Black Monocle worth watching?
It offers a blend of crime, thriller, and comedy featuring a unique cast of characters gathered at a castle.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Black Monocle?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Black Monocle?
The Black Monocle is a feature film released in 1961 rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Black Monocle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/333252)

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