Very Happy Alexander(1968)
Overview
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.
Director
Yves Robert
Studio
Madeleine Films
Cast
Philippe Noiret
as Alexandre Gartempe
Marlène Jobert
as Agathe Bordot
Françoise Brion
as Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
Paul Le Person
as Sanguin
Tsilla Chelton
as Mrs. Bouillot
Léonce Corne
as Father Lamendin
Pierre Richard
as Colibert
Jean Saudray
as Pinton
Kaly
as Alexander's dog
Pierre Barnley
as the priest
Marcel Bernier
as Malicorne
Bernard Charlan
as Mayor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
French
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Madeleine Films • Gaumont • CAPAC
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Where can I watch Very Happy Alexander?▼
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What is Very Happy Alexander about?▼
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.
Who directed Very Happy Alexander?▼
Very Happy Alexander was directed by Yves Robert and released in 1968. It is a comedy film.
How long is Very Happy Alexander?▼
Very Happy Alexander has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Very Happy Alexander?▼
The cast of Very Happy Alexander includes Philippe Noiret as Alexandre Gartempe, Marlène Jobert as Agathe Bordot, Françoise Brion as Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande', Paul Le Person as Sanguin, Tsilla Chelton as Mrs. Bouillot and more.
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