---
title: "The Smugglers"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-smugglers-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 134217
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Smugglers (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-smugglers-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Smugglers, released in 1968, is a French crime comedy directed by Luc Moullet. As the director's second feature film, it follows the story of two women who relocate from the city to a border town, where they become involved with a border guard who is active in illicit smuggling activities.

The film is notable for its exploration of romantic jealousy and the complications that arise from the characters' involvement in smuggling. With a runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes, it offers a concise look into the stylistic approach of a French filmmaker during the late 1960s.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two women trade city life for a border town, only to be entangled in a smuggling operation."

### Why Watch
- It is the second feature film directed by Luc Moullet.
- The plot explores the tension of a romantic rivalry between two women.
- The film blends elements of crime and comedy within a border setting.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film has a short runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a tone of crime and comedy with a runtime of seventy-six minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #french-cinema, #crime-comedy, #border-drama, #1960s-film, #luc-moullet

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Smugglers?
Information regarding current streaming availability for this specific 1968 film is not provided in the source material.

### Q: Is the film worth watching?
The film is worth watching for those interested in the filmography of Luc Moullet and the intersection of crime and comedy in 1960s French cinema.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The Smugglers has a runtime of one hour and sixteen minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Smugglers is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not consist of episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Smugglers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/134217)
- [The Smugglers (1967 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smugglers_(1967_film))
- [The Smugglers (1968) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/382603-the-smugglers/cast)
- [Watch The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) Full Movie Free on Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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