The Troubles of Alfred
Seen it?1972 | 98 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pierre Richard
- Pierre RichardAlfred Dhumonttiey
- Anny DupereyAgathe Bodard
- Jean CarmetPaul
- Paul PréboistPeasant
- Yves RobertParisian television viewer
- Paul Le PersonFussy police officer at the deposition
- Mario DavidKid Barrantin
- Robert DalbanGustave, Morel's driver
- Daniel LalouxJohnny, member of the Parisian team
- Jean Saudray'Doc', member of the Parisian team