Very Happy Alexander
Released
February 9, 1968
Runtime: 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.
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Cast & Crew
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
- KA
Kaly
Alexander's dog
- PB
Pierre Barnley
the priest
Marcel Bernier
Malicorne
Bernard Charlan
Mayor
Madeleine Damien
Mrs. Boisseau
Pierre Maguelon
Verglandier
- MM
Marie Marc
Old mother of 'La Grande'
- AM
Antoinette Moya
Angèle Sanguin
François Vibert
Alexander's stepfather
Jean Carmet
'La Fringale'
Yves Robert
Director
Yves Robert
Story
- PL
Pierre Lévy-Corti
Screenplay
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