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The Good Life

64% | Jan 22, 1964
Drama

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 Billed Cast

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Frédéric de Pasquale
Frédéric Simon
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Josée Steiner
Sylvie Simon
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Françoise Giret
Christiane
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Lucienne Hamon
The bus guide

Featured Crew

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Robert Enrico
Director
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Robert Enrico
Writer
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Denise de Casabianca
Editor
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Jean Boffety
Director of Photography
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Jacqueline Meppiel
Editor
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Maurice Pons
Writer

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