Very Happy Alexander (1968)

Very Happy Alexander (1968)

1968-02-09 France 100 Min. PG-13
6.8 146 votes

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.

Cast

Philippe Noiret is Alexandre Gartempe
Alexandre Gartempe
Françoise Brion is Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
Marlène Jobert is Agathe Bordot
Agathe Bordot
Tsilla Chelton is Mrs. Bouillot
Mrs. Bouillot
Léonce Corne is Father Lamendin
Father Lamendin
Pierre Richard is Colibert
Jean Saudray is Pinton
Kaly is Alexander's dog
Alexander's dog
Pierre Barnley is the priest
the priest
Marcel Bernier is Malicorne