Gendarme Cruchot is a fictional character from the French comedy film series "Le Gendarme," portrayed by actor Louis de Funès. He is a bumbling yet well-meaning police officer in the small coastal town of Saint-Tropez, known for his humorous antics and attempts to maintain law and order. The character first appeared in the 1964 film "Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez" and became popular for his exaggerated expressions and comedic situations. Over the years, Cruchot has become an iconic figure in French cinema, representing the archetype of a clumsy but dedicated law enforcement officer.