The Good Life (1964)
1h 45m
Running Time
January 22, 1964Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

Frédéric de Pasquale
Frédéric Simon

Josée Steiner
Sylvie Simon

Odile Geoffroy
Kiki

Françoise Giret
Christiane

Lucienne Hamon
The bus guide

Gregori Chmara
Joseph - the rich friend

Nane Germon
Mary - Joseph's wife

Nicole Desailly
Details.
Release DateJanuary 22, 1964
Original NameLa belle vie
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 45m
Genres
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