The Troubles of Alfred
Les Malheurs d'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.
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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
Danou Valdrini
Pauline
Pierre Mondy
François Morel
Jean Obé
Person responsible for the selection tests
Jean Mermet
Exhibitionist
Evelyne Buyle
Lucrèce
Georges Beller
TV-loving cafe customer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Richard
- Screenplay & Story
- André Ruellan
- Original Title
- Les Malheurs d'Alfred
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Madeleine Films, Gaumont International, Les Productions de la Guéville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Richard
André Ruellan, Yves Robert, Roland Topor, Pierre Richard
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Richard
Director
André Ruellan
Screenplay
Yves Robert
Writer
Roland Topor
Writer
Pierre Richard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Troubles of Alfred about?
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.
Who directed The Troubles of Alfred?
The Troubles of Alfred was directed by Pierre Richard.
Who stars in The Troubles of Alfred?
The principal cast of The Troubles of Alfred includes Pierre Richard, Anny Duperey, Jean Carmet, Paul Préboist, Yves Robert.
When was The Troubles of Alfred released and how long is it?
The Troubles of Alfred was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Troubles of Alfred?
The Troubles of Alfred holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).