Very Happy Alexander (1968)
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.
Director: Yves Robert
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 9, 1968
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
Screenplay
- Yves Robert (Story)
- Yves Robert (Screenplay)
- Pierre Lévy-Corti (Screenplay)
- Pierre Lévy-Corti (Adaptation)
- Yves Robert (Adaptation)
Music: Vladimir Cosma
Cinematography: René Mathelin
Editing: Andrée Werlin
Production: Madeleine Films, Gaumont, CAPAC, Les Films de la Colombe, Les Productions de la Guéville
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Very Happy Alexander about?
- 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.
- Who directed Very Happy Alexander?
- Very Happy Alexander was directed by Yves Robert.
- Who stars in Very Happy Alexander?
- Very Happy Alexander stars Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert, Françoise Brion, Paul Le Person, Tsilla Chelton, Léonce Corne.
- How long is Very Happy Alexander?
- Very Happy Alexander has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Very Happy Alexander?
- Very Happy Alexander is a Comedy film.
- Where was Very Happy Alexander produced?
- Very Happy Alexander was produced in France.