The Troubles of Alfred (1972)

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Released:
1972-03-08

Overview:
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.

Director:
Pierre Richard

Runtime:
1h 38min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Pierre Richard
    as
    Alfred Dhumonttiey
  • Anny Duperey
    as
    Agathe Bodard
  • Jean Carmet
    as
    Paul
  • Paul PrĂ©boist
    as
    Peasant
  • Yves Robert
    as
    Parisian television viewer