Alexandre le bienheureux (Very Happy Alexander) (1967)
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This amiable French comedy stars Philipe Noiret as Alexander, an shiftless farmer who prefers sleep to work. After his nagging wife dies, Alexander becomes even lazier. The farmer becomes entranced by a beautiful young woman, and proposes marriage. But when his prospective wife gives evidence of… More This amiable French comedy stars Philipe Noiret as Alexander, an shiftless farmer who prefers sleep to work. After his nagging wife dies, Alexander becomes even lazier. The farmer becomes entranced by a beautiful young woman, and proposes marriage. But when his prospective wife gives evidence of being just as domineering as wife number one, Alexander balks at the altar and retreats to his previous life of ease. Originally titled Alexandre Le Bienhereaux, Very Happy Alexander was directed by Yves Robert, best known for his international success The Tall Blond Man with the One Black Shoe. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Yves Robert
- Written By
- Yves Robert
- Genres
- Art House & International, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Feb 9, 1968 Wide
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Cast
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Philippe Noiret
as Alexandre
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Francoise Brion
as La Grande
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Marlene Jobert
as Agathe
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Paul Le Person
as Sanguin
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Jean Carmet
as La Fringale
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Tsila Chelton
as Madame Bouillot
- Madeleine Damien
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Pierre Maguelon
as Verglandier
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Jean Saudray
as Pinton
- Francois Vibert
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Pierre Richard
as Colibert
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Antoinette Moya
as Angele Sanguin
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Léonce Corne
as Lamendin
- Marie Marc
- Tsilla Chelton