Very Happy Alexander
1968•1h 40m•6.9•Released
Comedy
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
Writer
Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti
Languages
French
Studio
Madeleine Films
Cast
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
Madeleine Damien
Mrs. Boisseau
Pierre Maguelon
Verglandier
Marie Marc
Old mother of 'La Grande'
Production
Company
Madeleine Films
Company
Gaumont
Company
CAPAC
Company
Les Films de la Colombe
Company
Les Productions de la Guéville
Producer
Danièle Delorme
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