The Good Life (La Belle vie) 60 years old

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.

Credits

The Good Life Cast

Name Character
Frédéric de Pasquale He was 32, 70 years old when he died as Frédéric Simon
Françoise Giret She was 34, 74 years old when she died as Christiane
Josée Steiner She was 24, now 85 years old as Sylvie Simon
Odile Geoffroy as Kiki

The Good Life Crew

Name Department
Jean Boffety as Director of Photography. He was 38 (63) years old when He died Camera
Jacqueline Meppiel as Editor. She was 36 (83) years old when She died Editing
Denise de Casabianca as Editor. She was 32 (now 92) years old Editing
Robert Enrico as Director. He was 32 (69) years old when He died Directing
Robert Enrico as Writer. He was 32 (69) years old when He died Writing
The Good Life poster
The Good Life (60 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 22, 1964