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.
Directed by Yves Robert
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Cast
Philippe Noiret
Alexandre Gartempe
Marlène Jobert
Agathe Bordot
Françoise Brion
Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
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
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