The Good Life (1964)
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.
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
- Alice Reichen - Madame Simon - Frederic's mother
- André Zibral - Monsieur Simon - Frédéric's father
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Good Life about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Good Life?
- The Good Life was directed by Robert Enrico.
- Who stars in The Good Life?
- The Good Life stars Frédéric de Pasquale, Josée Steiner, Odile Geoffroy, Françoise Giret, Lucienne Hamon, Gregori Chmara.
- How long is The Good Life?
- The Good Life has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Good Life?
- The Good Life is a Drama film.
- Where was The Good Life produced?
- The Good Life was produced in France.