---
title: "The Surveyors"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-surveyors-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 35846
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Surveyors (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-surveyors-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Surveyors is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by TSR, SRF, Groupe 5. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lazy surveyor faces opposition from two women whose homes face destruction."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Michel Soutter
- Entered into the 1972 Cannes Film Festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes and parallel narrative realms.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michel Soutter
- **Networks / Studios**: TSR, SRF, Groupe 5

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean-Luc Bideau** as *Leon*
- **Michel Cassagne** as *Max*
- **Jacques Denis** as *Lucien*
- **Marie Dubois** as *Alice*
- **Armen Godel** as *The Lawyer*
- **Jacqueline Moore** as *Ann*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year was The Surveyors released?
The film was released in 1972.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the film?
It was written and directed by Michel Soutter.

### Q: What is the primary language of the film?
The film is in French, with the French title Les arpenteurs.

### Q: Did the film participate in any festivals?
Yes, it was entered into the 1972 Cannes Film Festival.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A lazy surveyor is thwarted by two women whose houses are slated for destruction, while another storyline involves a mistaken gift.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Surveyors — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35846)
- [The Surveyors - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Surveyors)
- [The Surveyors (2023) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3107369-the-surveyors)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*