The Troubles of Alfred (1972)
Unlucky in love, Alfred tries to commit suicide, only to be thwarted by police efforts to prevent a simultaneous attempt by a nearby young woman. Recovering, the young lady puts him up at her house, as he has run out of places to live. He joins a Parisian sporting team and seems to have transferred his bad luck to a corrupt television boss who is attempting to manipulate the game so that Alfred's Paris team loses.
Director: Pierre Richard
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 8, 1972
Cast
- Pierre Richard - Alfred Dhumonttiey
- Anny Duperey - Agathe Bodard
- Jean Carmet - Paul
- Paul Préboist - Peasant
- Yves Robert - Parisian television viewer
- Paul Le Person - Fussy police officer at the deposition
- Mario David - Kid Barrantin
- Robert Dalban - Gustave, Morel's driver
- Daniel Laloux - Johnny, member of the Parisian team
- Jean Saudray - 'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Screenplay
- André Ruellan (Dialogue)
- André Ruellan (Screenplay)
- Yves Robert
- Roland Topor
- Pierre Richard
Production: Madeleine Films, Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Pierre Richard
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Troubles of Alfred about?
- Unlucky in love, Alfred tries to commit suicide, only to be thwarted by police efforts to prevent a simultaneous attempt by a nearby young woman. Recovering, the young lady puts him up at her house, as he has run out of places to live. He joins a Parisian sporting team and seems to have transferred his bad luck to a corrupt television boss who is attempting to manipulate the game so that Alfred's Paris team loses.
- Who directed The Troubles of Alfred?
- The Troubles of Alfred was directed by Pierre Richard.
- Who stars in The Troubles of Alfred?
- The Troubles of Alfred stars Pierre Richard, Anny Duperey, Jean Carmet, Paul Préboist, Yves Robert, Paul Le Person.
- How long is The Troubles of Alfred?
- The Troubles of Alfred has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Troubles of Alfred?
- The Troubles of Alfred is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Troubles of Alfred produced?
- The Troubles of Alfred was produced in France.