Happy He Who Like Ulysses (1970)
Overview
For 25 years now, under the Provence sun, Antonin, a farmhand, has shared his work and everyday life with a horse named Ulysse. What a shock when Pascal, the farmer, tells him he has decided to sell Ulysse to a picador for being too old. Not only will he be separated from his faithful companion, but he is well aware too that the arenas of Arles mean death for Ulysse. Being unable to stand such injustice, Antonin runs away from the farm in the company of Ulysse. Together, they go through the Lubéron, the Baux de Provence, the Alpilles, the Crau and the Vaccarès. Yet, their journey is no pleasure cruise, specially when it comes to crossing National Road 7. After a visit to Marcellin, an old friend of his, Antonin sets off again with Ulysse, this time towards the Rhône River.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.502 |
Directed By
Henri Colpi
Crew
Henri Colpi
Jasmine Chasney
Roger Fellous
Marlena Frick
André Var
Henri Colpi
TOP CAST
Fernandel
Antonin
Rellys
Marcellin
Mireille Audibert
Juliette
Gilberte Rivet
Madame Pascal
Evelyne Séléna
Ginette
Henri Tisot
Gendarme at the Plan-d'Orgon crossroads
Hélène Tossy
Mathilde
Max Amyl
Pascal
Edmond Ardisson
Boules player
Lucien Barjon
Firmin
Marcel Charvey
Léon
Armand Meffre
Maurice
Pierre Mirat
Trucker
Jean Sagols
Mechanic
Werner Schwier
Motorist
Gérard Croce
Coffee boy
Jasmine Chasney
Motorist (uncredited)
Janine Dewever
Woman at the arenas of Arles (uncredited)
Jean Dewever
Man at the arenas of Arles (uncredited)
Baudoin Gabert
Motorist (uncredited)
Max Onez
(uncredited)
Ginette Tacchella
Convertible driver (uncredited)
Jean-Charles Tacchella
Motorist / Man at the arenas of Arles (uncredited)
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