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Feature film — 1968

Very Happy Alexander (1968)

6.91h 40mComedy

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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A high-signal pick with 170 votes.

Madeleine Films / Gaumont / CAPAC / Les Films de la Colombe / Les Productions de la Guéville

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Director: Yves Robert

On screen

Cast & crew

Philippe Noiret as Alexandre Gartempe

Philippe Noiret

Alexandre Gartempe

Marlène Jobert as Agathe Bordot

Marlène Jobert

Agathe Bordot

Françoise Brion as Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'

Françoise Brion

Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'

Paul Le Person as Sanguin

Paul Le Person

Sanguin

Tsilla Chelton as Mrs. Bouillot

Tsilla Chelton

Mrs. Bouillot

Léonce Corne as Father Lamendin

Léonce Corne

Father Lamendin

Pierre Richard as Colibert

Pierre Richard

Colibert

Jean Saudray as Pinton

Jean Saudray

Pinton

K

Kaly

Alexander's dog

P

Pierre Barnley

the priest

Marcel Bernier as Malicorne

Marcel Bernier

Malicorne

Bernard Charlan as Mayor

Bernard Charlan

Mayor

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