The Fatted Calf (1939)
Le Veau gras
Jules Vachon, a pharmacist, has two sons, Gabriel, a steady-minded young man dedicated to his job in the pharmacy, and Gaston, a good for nothing whose only talent is to seduce rich women and take money from their pockets. But it is Gaston who is hailed as a great man when he returns to his native village thanks to his deep pockets.
- Date of release
- 1939-04-12
- TMDB
- 6.7 / 10 (6)
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Director
- Serge de Poligny
Casting
- François Périer — Gaston Vachon
- Elvira Popescu — Princess Dorothée
- Armand Bernard — Gabriel Vachon
- André Lefaur — Jules Vachon Sr.
- Gabrielle Fontan — Mrs. Vachon
- Robert Le Vigan — Grussgolt
- Marcelle Praince — Mrs. Van Houtentook
- Raymond Cordy — Priest
- Dorville — Receiver
- Yvette Andréyor — Jeanne's Mother
- Régine Dancourt — Louise
- Huguette Valmy
Interesting facts
The Fatted Calf is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Serge de Poligny and starring Elvire Popesco, André Lefaur and Armand Bernard. It is based on a play by Bernard Zimmer. The film's sets were designed by Jacques Colombier and Robert Gys.
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