Very Happy Alexander

Overview

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.

Details

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

Marcel Bernier

Malicorne

Bernard Charlan

Mayor

Madeleine Damien

Mrs. Boisseau

Pierre Maguelon

Verglandier

Marie Marc

Old mother of 'La Grande'

Antoinette Moya

Angèle Sanguin

François Vibert

Alexander's stepfather

Jean Carmet

'La Fringale'

Pierre Bellemare

Pierre Bellemare (uncredited)

Marc Dudicourt

Mr Tondeur, TV game candidate (uncredited)