Very Happy Alexander

Very Happy Alexander

1968
1h 40m
6.8

6.8/10

158 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Madeleine Films Gaumont CAPAC Les Films de la Colombe Les Productions de la Guéville
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French

Quick Facts

Original Title Alexandre le bienheureux
Release Date February 9, 1968
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0061343

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

Kaly
Kaly

Alexander's dog

Pierre Barnley
Pierre Barnley

the priest

Marcel Bernier
Marcel Bernier

Malicorne

Bernard Charlan
Bernard Charlan

Mayor

Key Crew

Yves Robert
Director
Danièle Delorme
Producer
Yves Robert
Screenplay
Pierre Lévy-Corti
Screenplay