The Good Life (1964)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

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

Alice Reichen

Madame Simon - Frederic's mother

André Zibral

Monsieur Simon - Frédéric's father

Jean-Pierre Lituac

Stéphane Fey

Director & Crew

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