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Very Happy Alexander (1968)

  • Feb 9, 1968
  • 1h 40m

6.9/10

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170 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Very Happy Alexander is a 1968 comedy film directed by Yves Robert. Its leading cast includes Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert and Françoise Brion. It runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
1 hour 40 minutes
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 170 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • 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
  • Kaly Alexander's dog
  • Pierre Barnley the priest
  • Marcel Bernier Malicorne
  • Bernard Charlan Mayor
  • Madeleine Damien Mrs. Boisseau
  • Pierre Maguelon Verglandier
  • Marie Marc Old mother of 'La Grande'
  • Antoinette Moya Angèle Sanguin
  • François Vibert Alexander's stepfather
  • Jean Carmet 'La Fringale'

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