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The Good Life(1964)
Status: Released
Date: 1964-01-22
64%
8 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
After twenty-seven long months spent in Algeria, Frédéric Simon, a young photographer is determined to forget this time of trouble. Now that the Army has finally discharged him he wants to live the good life. And at first, things go according to his wishes: not only does he marry Sylvie but they are invited by a wealthy man to Monte Carlo, where they spend a dream honeymoon. But back in Paris, hard times await them. Not finding work easily along with having to live in a cramped apartment make Frédéric bitter and unpleasant. When Sylvie becomes pregnant, he slams the door and finds consolation in the arms of Christine, an ex girlfriend, which he soon regrets. At last, the situation improves. Frédéric finds work and starts making money as a fashion photographer. But the good life cannot go on: one morning a policeman knocks at the young couple's door: the country wants Frédéric back in the Army.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
Movie: The Good Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
Frédéric de Pasquale
Frédéric Simon
Josée Steiner
Sylvie Simon
Odile Geoffroy
Kiki
Françoise Giret
Christiane
Lucienne Hamon
The bus guide
Gregori Chmara
Joseph - the rich friend
Nane Germon
Mary - Joseph's wife
Nicole Desailly
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Overview
After twenty-seven long months spent in Algeria, Frédéric Simon, a young photographer is determined to forget this time of trouble. Now that the Army has finally discharged him he wants to live the good life. And at first, things go according to his wishes: not only does he marry Sylvie but they are invited by a wealthy man to Monte Carlo, where they spend a dream honeymoon. But back in Paris, hard times await them. Not finding work easily along with having to live in a cramped apartment make Frédéric bitter and unpleasant. When Sylvie becomes pregnant, he slams the door and finds consolation in the arms of Christine, an ex girlfriend, which he soon regrets. At last, the situation improves. Frédéric finds work and starts making money as a fashion photographer. But the good life cannot go on: one morning a policeman knocks at the young couple's door: the country wants Frédéric back in the Army.
Release Date
1964-01-22
Average
6.4
Rating:
3.2 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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