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The Good Life (1964)

★ 6.4/10 105 min Drama France French
Director: Robert Enrico
Streaming: Not available

Description

After twenty-seven long months spent in Algeria, Frédéric Simon, a young photographer is determined to forget this time of trouble. Now that the Army has finally discharged him he wants to live the good life. And at first, things go according to his wishes: not only does he marry Sylvie but they are invited by a wealthy man to Monte Carlo, where they spend a dream honeymoon. But back in Paris, hard times await them. Not finding work easily along with having to live in a cramped apartment make Frédéric bitter and unpleasant. When Sylvie becomes pregnant, he slams the door and finds consolation in the arms of Christine, an ex girlfriend, which he soon regrets. At last, the situation improves. Frédéric finds work and starts making money as a fashion photographer. But the good life cannot go on: one morning a policeman knocks at the young couple's door: the country wants Frédéric back in the Army.

Top Cast

Frédéric de Pasquale
Frédéric de Pasquale Frédéric Simon
Josée Steiner
Josée Steiner Sylvie Simon
Odile Geoffroy
Odile Geoffroy Kiki
Françoise Giret
Françoise Giret Christiane
Lucienne Hamon
Lucienne Hamon The bus guide
Gregori Chmara
Gregori Chmara Joseph - the rich friend
Nane Germon
Nane Germon Mary - Joseph's wife
Nicole Desailly
Nicole Desailly

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