Very Happy Alexander (1968)

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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.

• Released: 1968-02-09
• Genres: Comedy
• Runtime: 1h 40m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 169 votes

Directed by Yves Robert.

Top 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

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Very Happy Alexander

• Canada: watch free on TV5 Unis

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