Very Happy Alexander (1968)
Original title: Alexandre le bienheureux
Very Happy Alexander is a 1968 French-language comedy movie directed by Yves Robert, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert and Françoise Brion.
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.
Cast
- Philippe Noiret as Alexandre Gartempe
- Marlène Jobert as Agathe Bordot
- Françoise Brion as Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
- Paul Le Person as Sanguin
- Tsilla Chelton as Mrs. Bouillot
- Léonce Corne as Father Lamendin
- Pierre Richard as Colibert
- Jean Saudray as Pinton
- Kaly as Alexander's dog
- Pierre Barnley as the priest
- Marcel Bernier as Malicorne
- Bernard Charlan as Mayor