A Very Special Favor
“Only a French father could ask for such...”
Synopsis
The long-lost father of a frigid, uptight Freudian psychologist contracts a wealthy American playboy who owes him a favor to woo his daughter.
Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Paul Chadwick
Leslie Caron
Dr. Lauren Boullard
Charles Boyer
Michel Boullard
Walter Slezak
Etienne
Dick Shawn
Arnold Plum
Larry Storch
Harry the Taxi Driver
Nita Talbot
Mickey the Switchboard Operator
Norma Varden
Mother Plum
George Furth
Pete
Marcel Hillaire
Claude
Jay Novello
Rene
Stafford Repp
Bartender
Danica D'Hondt
Jacqueline
Frank De Vol
Desk Clerk
John Harding
Dr. Lambert
Lillian Adams
Therapy Group Member (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
Mr. Calvin Ruthledge (uncredited)
Helen Brown
Mrs. Ruthledge (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Shapiro, Nate Monaster
- Original Score
- Vic Mizzy
- Original Title
- A Very Special Favor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Lankershim Company, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gordon
Stanley Shapiro, Nate Monaster
Vic Mizzy
Leo Tover
Russell F. Schoengarth
Stanley Shapiro, Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Vic Mizzy
Original Music Composer
Stanley Shapiro
Writer
Nate Monaster
Writer
Michael Gordon
Director
Stanley Shapiro
Producer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very Special Favor
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What is A Very Special Favor about?
The long-lost father of a frigid, uptight Freudian psychologist contracts a wealthy American playboy who owes him a favor to woo his daughter.
Who directed A Very Special Favor?
A Very Special Favor was directed by Michael Gordon.
Who stars in A Very Special Favor?
The principal cast of A Very Special Favor includes Rock Hudson, Leslie Caron, Charles Boyer, Walter Slezak, Dick Shawn.
When was A Very Special Favor released and how long is it?
A Very Special Favor was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Very Special Favor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Very Special Favor was composed by Vic Mizzy.