Very Happy Alexander

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.

Comedy

Philippe Noiret

(Alexandre Gartempe)

Françoise Brion

(Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande')

Marlène Jobert

(Agathe Bordot)

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')

Pierre Bellemare

(Pierre Bellemare (uncredited))

Marc Dudicourt

(Mr Tondeur, TV game candidate (uncredited))