France / Feb 09, 1968 / U
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Alexandre le bienheureux |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Madeleine Films, Gaumont, CAPAC, Les Films de la Colombe, Les Productions de la Guéville |
| Release date | 9 febbraio 1968 |
| Production | Danièle Delorme |
| Writer | Yves Robert, Pierre Lévy-Corti |
| Editing | Andrée Werlin |
| Cinematography | René Mathelin |
| Assistant directors | Yves Robert |
| Camera operators | René Mathelin |
| Additional photography | René Mathelin |
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| Production design | Jacques d'Ovidio, André Labussière, Pierre Tyberghein |
| Art direction | Jacques d'Ovidio, André Labussière, Pierre Tyberghein |
| Set decoration | André Labussière, Pierre Tyberghein, Jacques d'Ovidio |
| Music | Vladimir Cosma |
| Sound | Vladimir Cosma |
| Costume design | Pierre Berroyer |
| Makeup | Pierre Berroyer |
| Hairstyling | Pierre Berroyer |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Denmark / Apr 03, 1968
Belgium / Apr 19, 1968
Argentina / May 30, 1968
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Hungary / Aug 29, 1968
United States / Feb 17, 1969
Uruguay / Apr 11, 1969
Romania / Jun 02, 1969
Germany / Aug 15, 1969 / 6
Australia / Mar 12, 1970
Poland / Aug 01, 1970
Japan / Dec 01, 1973
TV
Germany / Feb 04, 1971
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