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Very Happy Alexander (1968)

Alexandre le bienheureux (original title)
G | | Comedy, Drama | 9 February 1968 (France)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Yves Robert

Writers:

Yves Robert (screenplay), Pierre Lévy-Corti (screenplay) | 4 more credits »

Stars:

Philippe Noiret, Françoise Brion, Marlène Jobert | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Philippe Noiret ... Alexandre Gartempe
Françoise Brion ... Eliane Gartempe dite La Grande
Marlène Jobert ... Agathe Bordeaux
Paul Le Person ... Sanguin
Tsilla Chelton ... Madame Bouillot
Léonce Corne Léonce Corne ... Le père Lamendin
Pierre Richard ... Colibert
Jean Saudray ... Pinton
Kaly Kaly ... Le chien d'Alexandre
Pierre Barnley Pierre Barnley ... Le curé
Marcel Bernier Marcel Bernier ... Malicorne
Bernard Charlan Bernard Charlan ... Le maire
Madeleine Damien Madeleine Damien ... Madame Boisseau
Pierre Maguelon ... Verglandier
Marie Marc Marie Marc ... La vieille maman de la Grande
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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. Written by Adalberto Fornario

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Certificate:

G | See all certifications »

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Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

9 February 1968 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Alexander See more »

Filming Locations:

Alluyes, France See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films de la Colombe, Les Productions de la Guéville, Madeleine Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Connections

Referenced in Bass on Titles (1977) See more »

Soundtracks

Le Ciel, la Terre et l'Eau
Music by Vladimir Cosma
Lyrics by Francis Lemarque
Performed by Isabelle Aubret
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Like a good wine
3 June 1999 | by Jabberwock – See all my reviews

This film follows the best tradition of the french comedy, managing outrageous, hilarious, unbelievable situations, yet without succumbing to cheap humour or to any kind of vulgarity.

Always pleasant to view, even after 32 years!
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