

Chicken Feed for Little Birds
Du mouron pour les petits oiseaux
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Dany Logan
Jojo
Robert Dalban
l'inspecteur de police
Sabine André
France Anglade
la serveuse
Joëlle Bernard
Gladys
Dominique Davray
la patronne de "L'Aquarium"
Sophie Destrade
une amie de M. Armand
Pierre Duncan
Victor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Carné
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Sigurd, Marcel Carné
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz, Charles Aznavour
- Original Title
- Du mouron pour les petits oiseaux
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Champs-Élysées Productions, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique, Les Films Borderie, Variety Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Carné
Jacques Sigurd, Marcel Carné, Albert Simonin
Georges Garvarentz, Charles Aznavour
Jacques Natteau
Albert Jurgenson
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Carné
Director
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Mayo
Costume Design
Jacques Natteau
Director of Photography
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Jacques Sigurd
Screenplay
Marcel Carné
Screenplay
Charles Aznavour
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chicken Feed for Little Birds.
More Like Chicken Feed for Little Birds
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Feed for Little Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Chicken Feed for Little Birds includes Paul Meurisse, Dany Saval, Suzy Delair, Roland Lesaffre, Jean Richard.
When was Chicken Feed for Little Birds released and how long is it?
Chicken Feed for Little Birds was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Chicken Feed for Little Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chicken Feed for Little Birds was composed by Georges Garvarentz, Charles Aznavour.
Is Chicken Feed for Little Birds based on a book or true story?
Chicken Feed for Little Birds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Simonin".
