CinemaOSMovie · 1968 · 1h 40m

Very Happy Alexander

69%(170)IMDbComedy

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 byYves Robert

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: FR
Released: February 9, 1968

Studios

Madeleine Films

Gaumont

CAPAC

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

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

Alexander's dog

Pierre Barnley

the priest

Creative team

Directed by: Yves Robert
Written by: Yves Robert
Pierre Lévy-Corti
Produced by: Danièle Delorme

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