The Troubles of Alfred(1972)
Les Malheurs d'Alfred
The Troubles of Alfred Synopsis
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.
The Troubles of Alfred (1972) is a comedy film directed by Pierre Richard, released on March 8, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Pierre Richard, Anny Duperey, Jean Carmet and Paul Préboist. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Richard
- Writers:
- André Ruellan, André Ruellan, Yves Robert
- Production:
- Madeleine Films, Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville
- Status:
- Released
The Troubles of Alfred Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Richard
as Alfred Dhumonttiey
Anny Duperey
as Agathe Bodard
Jean Carmet
as Paul
Paul Préboist
as Peasant
Yves Robert
as Parisian television viewer
Paul Le Person
as Fussy police officer at the deposition
Mario David
as Kid Barrantin
Robert Dalban
as Gustave, Morel's driver
Daniel Laloux
as Johnny, member of the Parisian team
Jean Saudray
as 'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Yves Elliot
as 'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Marco Perrin
as Orlandi, Kid's manager
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Richard, written by André Ruellan, André Ruellan and Yves Robert.
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The Troubles of Alfred Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 73 ratings.
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The Troubles of Alfred – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Troubles of Alfred online?
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The Troubles of Alfred (1972) is available to stream on ARD Plus Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Troubles of Alfred?
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The main cast of The Troubles of Alfred (1972) includes Pierre Richard, Anny Duperey, Jean Carmet, Paul Préboist and Yves Robert. The film was directed by Pierre Richard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Troubles of Alfred released?
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The Troubles of Alfred was released on March 8, 1972 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Troubles of Alfred worth watching?
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The Troubles of Alfred (1972) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.