Movie: Very Happy Alexander

Top 10 Billed Cast

Philippe Noiret
Philippe Noiret

Alexandre Gartempe

Françoise Brion
Françoise Brion

Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'

Marlène Jobert
Marlène Jobert

Agathe Bordot

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
Kaly

Alexander's dog

Pierre Barnley
Pierre Barnley

the priest

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1968-02-09

  • Average

    6.8

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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