The Troubles of Alfred
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
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| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
About The Troubles of Alfred
The Troubles of Alfred is a 1972 French-language comedy film directed by Pierre Richard. The cast is led by Pierre Richard, Anny Duperey, Jean Carmet. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings.
The Troubles of Alfred was produced by Madeleine Films, Gaumont International, and Les Productions de la Guéville and made in France. It was released on March 8, 1972.
- Director
- Pierre Richard
- Writers
- Yves Robert, Roland Topor, Pierre Richard
- Release date
- March 8, 1972
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Madeleine Films, Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville
The Troubles of Alfred cast & crew
The Troubles of Alfred was directed by Pierre Richard and written by Yves Robert, Roland Topor, and Pierre Richard.
The cast features Pierre Richard as Alfred Dhumonttiey, Anny Duperey as Agathe Bodard, Jean Carmet as Paul, Paul Préboist as Peasant, Yves Robert as Parisian television viewer, and Paul Le Person as Fussy police officer at the deposition.
Is The Troubles of Alfred worth watching?
The Troubles of Alfred holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 74 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Troubles of Alfred is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Troubles of Alfred
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
Yves Elliot
'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Marco Perrin
Orlandi, Kid's manager
The Troubles of Alfred — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Troubles of Alfred in United States?
The Troubles of Alfred is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Troubles of Alfred in?
The Troubles of Alfred is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Troubles of Alfred?
The Troubles of Alfred runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Troubles of Alfred rated?
It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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