Light-Fingered George
Un drôle de paroissien
“There was nothing wrong with George-- that other people's money couldn't cure!”
Synopsis
Georges Lachaunaye is a member of an impoverished aristocratic family which needs money to live but of course doesn't want to work for it. He therefore has to think of something drastic in order for the family to survive. And then it comes to him: he'll rob the collection boxes in churches.
Top Cast
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Bourvil
Georges Lachaunaye
Francis Blanche
Chief Insp. Cucherat
Jean Poiret
Raoul
Jean Yonnel
Mattieu Lachaunaye
Jean Tissier
Inspector Bridoux
Véronique Nordey
Françoise Lachaunaye
Bernard Lavalette
Prefect of Police
Marcel Pérès
Chief Inspector Raillargaud
Jean Galland
Bishop
Solange Certain
Juliette Lachaunaye
Denise Péronne
Claire Lachaunaye
Roger Legris
Sacristain of Saint-Étienne du Mont
Guy Denancy
Curé of Saint-Étienne du Mont
Richard Francœur
Clergyman with a toothache
Rudy Lenoir
Inspector Quiqueville
Max Desrau
Clergyman at statue Ste-Cécile
Jean-Claude Rémoleux
Inspector Bartin
Albert Michel
Sacristain
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 13, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Mocky
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Mocky
- Original Score
- Joseph Kosma
- Original Title
- Un drôle de paroissien
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- SNC, ATICA, Corflor, Le Film d'art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky, Michel Servin, Alain Moury
Joseph Kosma
Léonce-Henri Burel
Marguerite Renoir
Henri Diamant-Berger, Jérôme Goulven
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kosma
Original Music Composer
Pierre Tyberghein
Production Design
Henri Diamant-Berger
Producer
Jérôme Goulven
Producer
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Director
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Screenplay
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Light-Fingered George
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What is Light-Fingered George about?
Georges Lachaunaye is a member of an impoverished aristocratic family which needs money to live but of course doesn't want to work for it. He therefore has to think of something drastic in order for the family to survive. And then it comes to him: he'll rob the collection boxes in churches.
Who directed Light-Fingered George?
Light-Fingered George was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
Who stars in Light-Fingered George?
The principal cast of Light-Fingered George includes Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Jean Poiret, Jean Yonnel, Jean Tissier.
When was Light-Fingered George released and how long is it?
Light-Fingered George was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Light-Fingered George?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Light-Fingered George was composed by Joseph Kosma.
Is Light-Fingered George based on a book or true story?
Light-Fingered George is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Servin".