France / Jan 22, 1964
The Good Life (1964)
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After twenty-seven long months spent in Algeria, Frédéric Simon, a young photographer is determined to forget this time of trouble. Now that the Army has finally discharged him he wants to live the good life. And at first, things go according to his wishes: not only does he marry Sylvie but they are invited by a wealthy man to Monte Carlo, where they spend a dream honeymoon. But back in Paris, hard times await them. Not finding work easily along with having to live in a cramped apartment make Frédéric bitter and unpleasant. When Sylvie becomes pregnant, he slams the door and finds consolation in the arms of Christine, an ex girlfriend, which he soon regrets. At last, the situation improves. Frédéric finds work and starts making money as a fashion photographer. But the good life cannot go on: one morning a policeman knocks at the young couple's door: the country wants Frédéric back in the Army.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicole Desailly | |
| Alice Reichen | Madame Simon - Frederic's mother |
| André Zibral | Monsieur Simon - Frédéric's father |
| Jean-Pierre Lituac | |
| Stéphane Fey | |
| Jacques Ramade | Ramade - the clarinetist |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La Belle Vie |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 22 gennaio 1964 |
| Writer | Maurice Pons, Robert Enrico |
| Editing | Denise de Casabianca, Jacqueline Meppiel |
| Cinematography | Jean Boffety |
| Assistant directors | Robert Enrico |
| Camera operators | Jean Boffety |
| Additional photography | Jean Boffety |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Russia / Jul 05, 1965 / (Moscow premiere)
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