Movie: Thank Heaven for Small Favors

Top 10 Billed Cast

Bourvil
Bourvil

Georges Lachaunaye

Francis Blanche
Francis Blanche

Chief Insp. Cucherat

Jean Poiret
Jean Poiret

Raoul

Jean Yonnel
Jean Yonnel

Mattieu Lachaunaye

Jean Tissier
Jean Tissier

Inspector Bridoux

Véronique Nordey
Véronique Nordey

Françoise Lachaunaye

Bernard Lavalette
Bernard Lavalette

Prefect of Police

Marcel Pérès
Marcel Pérès

Chief Inspector Raillargaud

Jean Galland
Jean Galland

Bishop

Solange Certain
Solange Certain

Juliette Lachaunaye

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  • Overview

    Bad financial conditions compel an aristocratic family to do strange work.

  • Release Date

    1963-08-28

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français

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