Very Happy Alexander

Very Happy Alexander (1968)

Alexandre le bienheureux

Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free and inactive. Just a dog is occupied to carry food and newspapers to him.

Date of release
1968-02-09
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (170)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Yves Robert

Casting

  • Philippe Noiret — Alexandre Gartempe
  • Marlène Jobert — Agathe Bordot
  • Françoise Brion — Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
  • Paul Le Person — Sanguin
  • Tsilla Chelton — Mrs. Bouillot
  • Léonce Corne — Father Lamendin
  • Pierre Richard — Colibert
  • Jean Saudray — Pinton
  • Kaly — Alexander's dog
  • Pierre Barnley — the priest
  • Marcel Bernier — Malicorne
  • Bernard Charlan — Mayor

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