Now a lot of people know why Michael Caine thinks Alfie was not a hit in France.

Sir Michael Caine (Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA)

Sir Michael Caine has a theory for why his 60s film Alfie failed to impress French viewers.

The veteran actor rose to international fame following the movie’s release, earning an Oscar nomination for his portrayal as the womanising Cockney chauffeur Alfie Elkins.

During a Q&A celebrating his 85th birthday on Wednesday, Sir Michael said he was puzzled as to why the film was a hit across the world other than France.

By Joe Nerssessian.

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