Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free and inactive. Just a dog is occupied to carry food and newspapers to him.
Philippe Noiret
as Alexandre Gartempe
Françoise Brion
as Eliane Gartempe, aka 'La Grande'
Marlène Jobert
as Agathe Bordot
Paul Le Person
as Sanguin
Tsilla Chelton
as Mrs. Bouillot
Léonce Corne
as Father Lamendin
Pierre Richard
as Colibert
Jean Saudray
as Pinton
Kaly
as Alexander's dog
Pierre Barnley
as the priest
Marcel Bernier
as Malicorne
Bernard Charlan
as Mayor
