The Troubles of Alfred (1972)
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.
Cast
Pierre Richard
Alfred Dhumonttiey
Anny Duperey
Agathe Bodard
Jean Carmet
Paul
Paul Préboist
Peasant
Yves Robert
Parisian television viewer
Paul Le Person
Fussy police officer at the deposition
Mario David
Kid Barrantin
Robert Dalban
Gustave, Morel's driver
Daniel Laloux
Johnny, member of the Parisian team
Jean Saudray
'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Yves Elliot
'Doc', member of the Parisian team
Marco Perrin
Orlandi, Kid's manager
Pierre Mondy
François Morel
Jean Obé
Person responsible for the selection tests
Evelyne Buyle
Lucrèce
Georges Beller
TV-loving cafe customer
Patrick Messe
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