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Very Happy Alexander

Very Happy Alexander

19686.81h 40m

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.

Directed by Yves Robert
Written by Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti
Produced by Danièle Delorme
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Top Cast

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Alexandre Gartempe

Marlène Jobert

Marlène Jobert

Agathe Bordot

Françoise Brion

Françoise Brion

Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'

Paul Le Person

Paul Le Person

Sanguin

Tsilla Chelton

Tsilla Chelton

Mrs. Bouillot

Léonce Corne

Léonce Corne

Father Lamendin

Pierre Richard

Pierre Richard

Colibert

Jean Saudray

Jean Saudray

Pinton

K

Kaly

Alexander's dog

P

Pierre Barnley

the priest

About Very Happy Alexander

Very Happy Alexander is a comedy film released in 1968. Directed by Yves Robert, it stars Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert, Françoise Brion. 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.

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