Very Happy Alexander(1968)
Alexandre le bienheureux
Very Happy Alexander Synopsis
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.
Very Happy Alexander (1968) is a comedy film directed by Yves Robert, released on February 9, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert, Françoise Brion and Paul Le Person. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 168 ratings.
- Director:
- Yves Robert
- Writers:
- Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti, Yves Robert
- Producers:
- Danièle Delorme
- Cinematographer:
- René Mathelin
- Composer:
- Vladimir Cosma
- Production:
- Madeleine Films, Gaumont, CAPAC, Les Films de la Colombe, Les Productions de la Guéville
- Status:
- Released
Very Happy Alexander Cast & Crew
Main 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
Kaly
as Alexander's dog
- Pierre Barnley
Pierre Barnley
as the priest
Marcel Bernier
as Malicorne
Bernard Charlan
as Mayor
Key crew
Directed by Yves Robert, written by Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti and Yves Robert, produced by Danièle Delorme.
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Very Happy Alexander Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 168 ratings.
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Very Happy Alexander – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Very Happy Alexander online?
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Very Happy Alexander (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Very Happy Alexander?
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The main cast of Very Happy Alexander (1968) includes Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert, Françoise Brion, Paul Le Person and Tsilla Chelton. The film was directed by Yves Robert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Very Happy Alexander released?
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Very Happy Alexander was released on February 9, 1968 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Very Happy Alexander worth watching?
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Very Happy Alexander (1968) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 168 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.