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Happiness Is in the Field (1995): Cast

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Happiness Is in the Field is a 1995 comedy directed by Étienne Chatiliez, starring Michel Serrault as Francis Bergeade, Carmen Maura and François Morel. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Happiness Is in the Field (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Happiness Is in the Field About?

The premise of Happiness Is in the Field without spoilers.

Francis runs a small plumbing supply company, constantly pressured by tax collectors, a striking workforce, and a demanding wife and daughter. His only relief comes from sharing lunch with his friend Gerard. The monotony shatters when the TV show “Where Are You?” features a woman from Gers searching for her husband missing for 28 years, a man who looks exactly like Francis, throwing his life into confusion.

Happiness Is in the Field Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • south of france
  • 1990s
  • watching tv
  • dysfunctional couple
  • estranged daughter
  • company boss
  • vasovagal syncope
  • face in plate
  • family crisis
  • domineering wife
  • assuming a new identity
  • toilet brush
+24 more
  • two men share a bed
  • friendship between men
  • new start in life
  • foie gras
  • duck farm
  • weapons cache
  • snoring woman
  • dead body in a well
  • dirty money
  • fictional reality tv show
  • fictional tv show
  • fictional reality show
  • fictional tv talk show
  • fictional talk show
  • claim in title
  • rural setting
  • gascony
  • missing person
  • midlife crisis
  • strike
  • mistaken identity
  • new identity
  • estranged couple
  • impersonation
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Cast & crew

Happiness Is in the Field Cast & Characters

Michel Serrault leads the cast as Francis Bergeade, with Carmen Maura as Dolores Thivart and François Morel as Pouillaud. Directed by Étienne Chatiliez; 25 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Étienne Chatiliez

More films directed by Étienne Chatiliez: Tanguy, le retour, Uncle Charles, Agathe Cléry and Confidence Reigns.

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Happiness Is in the Field Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Le Bonheur est dans le Pre” and “Das Glück liegt in der Wiese”.

Also known as
  • Le Bonheur est dans le Pre
  • Das Glück liegt in der Wiese
  • La felicità è dietro l'angolo
  • Boldogság a réten
  • Любовь в лугах
  • 幸福就在牧场
  • Min andra familj

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Happiness Is in the Field FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Happiness Is in the Field, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Happiness Is in the Field?

Happiness Is in the Field runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Happiness Is in the Field released?

Happiness Is in the Field was released on December 6, 1995.

Who directed Happiness Is in the Field?

Happiness Is in the Field was directed by Étienne Chatiliez.

More films by Étienne Chatiliez

Who is in the cast of Happiness Is in the Field?

Happiness Is in the Field stars Michel Serrault as Francis Bergeade, Carmen Maura as Dolores Thivart and François Morel as Pouillaud, among 25 credited actors.

Does Happiness Is in the Field have a post-credit scene?

No. Happiness Is in the Field has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Happiness Is in the Field in?

The original language of Happiness Is in the Field is French.

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