Very Happy Alexander
Alexandre le bienheureux
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.
Top Cast
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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
Madeleine Damien
Mrs. Boisseau
Pierre Maguelon
Verglandier
Marie Marc
Old mother of 'La Grande'
Antoinette Moya
Angèle Sanguin
François Vibert
Alexander's stepfather
Jean Carmet
'La Fringale'
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Robert
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- Alexandre le bienheureux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Madeleine Films, Gaumont, CAPAC, Les Films de la Colombe, Les Productions de la Guéville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Robert
Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti
Vladimir Cosma
René Mathelin
Andrée Werlin
Danièle Delorme
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques d'Ovidio
Production Design
Yves Robert
Director
Andrée Werlin
Editor
Yves Robert
Screenplay
Pierre Lévy-Corti
Screenplay
Danièle Delorme
Producer
René Mathelin
Director of Photography
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Very Happy Alexander
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Very Happy Alexander about?
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.
Who directed Very Happy Alexander?
Very Happy Alexander was directed by Yves Robert.
Who stars in Very Happy Alexander?
The principal cast of Very Happy Alexander includes Philippe Noiret, Marlène Jobert, Françoise Brion, Paul Le Person, Tsilla Chelton.
When was Very Happy Alexander released and how long is it?
Very Happy Alexander was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Very Happy Alexander?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Very Happy Alexander was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Very Happy Alexander?
Very Happy Alexander holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).