Watch Very Happy Alexander (1968) Official Trailer
6.9 / 10 IMDb February 9, 1968 1h 40m
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
Runtime
1h 40m
Release Date
February 9, 1968
Genre
Comedy
Status
Released
Languages
French
Country
France
Producers
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
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Kaly
as Alexander's dog
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Pierre Barnley
as the priest
Marcel Bernier
as Malicorne
Bernard Charlan
as Mayor
Madeleine Damien
as Mrs. Boisseau
Pierre Maguelon
as Verglandier
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Marie Marc
as Old mother of 'La Grande'
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Antoinette Moya
as Angèle Sanguin
François Vibert
as Alexander's stepfather
Jean Carmet
as 'La Fringale'
Pierre Bellemare
as Pierre Bellemare (uncredited)
Marc Dudicourt
as Mr Tondeur, TV game candidate (uncredited)
Production Companies
Madeleine Films
GaumontCAPAC
Les Films de la Colombe
Les Productions de la Guéville
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