Chicken Feed for Little Birds (1963)
In a building close to the Place de la Contrescarpe in Paris, a tale of criss‑crossings in turn romantic, gourmet, interested or mystical, between an Italian gigolo and a nightclub hostess, a family of butchers and an apprentice rocker, a mystic tailor, a writer sending himself telegrams, an alert paralytic woman, a thoughtful concierge, a bird breeder and a just‑out‑of‑jail hooligan. Little by little each one discovers each other’s more or less troubled history… when a mysterious death introduces the Police within this huis clos, hastens disclosure of well‑kept secrets and ruffle this little World.
Director: Marcel Carné
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: February 15, 1963
Cast
- Paul Meurisse - M. Armand, un ancien truand
- Dany Saval - Lucie
- Suzy Delair - Antoinette
- Roland Lesaffre - le locataire
- Jean Richard - le boucher
- Suzanne Gabriello - la concierge
- Franco Citti - Renato
- Jeanne Fusier-Gir - Melle Pain
- Jean Parédès - M. Fleurville
- Jean-Marie Proslier - Albin
Screenplay
- Albert Simonin (Novel)
- Jacques Sigurd (Screenplay)
- Marcel Carné (Screenplay)
- Jacques Sigurd (Dialogue)
Music: Georges Garvarentz, Charles Aznavour
Cinematography: Jacques Natteau
Editing: Albert Jurgenson
Production: Champs-Élysées Productions, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Les Films Borderie, Variety Film Production
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Marcel Carné
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chicken Feed for Little Birds about?
- In a building close to the Place de la Contrescarpe in Paris, a tale of criss‑crossings in turn romantic, gourmet, interested or mystical, between an Italian gigolo and a nightclub hostess, a family of butchers and an apprentice rocker, a mystic tailor, a writer sending himself telegrams, an alert paralytic woman, a thoughtful concierge, a bird breeder and a just‑out‑of‑jail hooligan. Little by little each one discovers each other’s more or less troubled history… when a mysterious death introduces the Police within this huis clos, hastens disclosure of well‑kept secrets and ruffle this little World.
- Who directed Chicken Feed for Little Birds?
- Chicken Feed for Little Birds was directed by Marcel Carné.
- Who stars in Chicken Feed for Little Birds?
- Chicken Feed for Little Birds stars Paul Meurisse, Dany Saval, Suzy Delair, Roland Lesaffre, Jean Richard, Suzanne Gabriello.
- How long is Chicken Feed for Little Birds?
- Chicken Feed for Little Birds has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Chicken Feed for Little Birds?
- Chicken Feed for Little Birds is a Comedy film.
- Where was Chicken Feed for Little Birds produced?
- Chicken Feed for Little Birds was produced in France, Italy.