A Very Special Favor
Only a French father could ask for such...
1965 · 105 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Romance
The long-lost father of a frigid, uptight Freudian psychologist contracts a wealthy American playboy who owes him a favor to woo his daughter.
Directed by Michael Gordon · Written by Stanley Shapiro
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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
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