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Cast
Pierre Richard
as Alfred Dhumonttiey
Anny Duperey
as Agathe Bodard
Jean Carmet
as Paul
Paul Préboist
as Peasant
Yves Robert
as Parisian television viewer
Paul Le Person
as Fussy police officer at the deposition
Mario David
as Kid Barrantin
Robert Dalban
as Gustave, Morel's driver
Daniel Laloux
as Johnny, member of the Parisian team
Jean Saudray
as 'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes73
DirectorPierre Richard
WritersAndré Ruellan, Yves Robert, Roland Topor
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Troubles of Alfred
About The Troubles of Alfred
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.
Directed by Pierre Richard, The Troubles of Alfred leans on a strong ensemble — Pierre Richard, Anny Duperey, Jean Carmet — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1972.
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