Very Happy Alexander
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | TV5 Unis | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
About Very Happy Alexander
Very Happy Alexander is a 1968 French-language comedy film directed by Yves Robert. The cast is led by Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert, Françoise Brion. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings.
Very Happy Alexander was produced by Madeleine Films, Gaumont, and CAPAC and made in France. It was released on February 9, 1968.
- Director
- Yves Robert
- Writers
- Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti
- Release date
- February 9, 1968
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Madeleine Films, Gaumont, CAPAC
Very Happy Alexander cast & crew
Very Happy Alexander was directed by Yves Robert and written by Yves Robert and Pierre Lévy-Corti.
The cast features 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, and Léonce Corne as Father Lamendin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vladimir Cosma, cinematography is by René Mathelin, and it was produced by Danièle Delorme.
Is Very Happy Alexander worth watching?
Very Happy Alexander holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 162 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Very Happy Alexander is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Very Happy Alexander
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
Very Happy Alexander — FAQs
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▸What language is Very Happy Alexander in?
Very Happy Alexander is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Very Happy Alexander?
Very Happy Alexander runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Very Happy Alexander rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 162 ratings.
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