The Troubles of Alfred

The Troubles of Alfred (1972)

Les Malheurs d'Alfred

Unlucky in love, Alfred tries to commit suicide, only to be thwarted by police efforts to prevent a simultaneous attempt by a nearby young woman. Recovering, the young lady puts him up at her house, as he has run out of places to live. He joins a Parisian sporting team and seems to have transferred his bad luck to a corrupt television boss who is attempting to manipulate the game so that Alfred's Paris team loses.

Date of release
1972-03-08
TMDB
5.9 / 10 (75)
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Comedy
Director
Pierre Richard

Casting

  • Pierre Richard — Alfred Dhumonttiey
  • Anny Duperey — Agathe Bodard
  • Jean Carmet — Paul
  • Paul Préboist — Peasant
  • Yves Robert — Parisian television viewer
  • Paul Le Person — Fussy police officer at the deposition
  • Mario David — Kid Barrantin
  • Robert Dalban — Gustave, Morel's driver
  • Daniel Laloux — Johnny, member of the Parisian team
  • Jean Saudray — 'Doc', member of the Parisian team
  • Yves Elliot — 'Doc', member of the Parisian team
  • Marco Perrin — Orlandi, Kid's manager

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