The Fat and the Lean
Le gros et le maigre
Synopsis
A small and thin barefoot slave (played by Polanski) plays a flute and beats a drum to entertain his large master who rocks in a rocking chair in front of his mansion. The slave jumps and leaps like a madman, wipes his master's brow, feeds him, washes his feet, shades him from the sun with an umbrella and holds a urinal for him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Screenplay & Story
- Roman Polanski
- Original Score
- Krzysztof Komeda
- Original Title
- Le gros et le maigre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- A.P.E.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Krzysztof Komeda
Jean-Michel Boussaguet
Roman Polanski, Jean-Pierre Rousseau
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Polanski
Director
Roman Polanski
Producer
Roman Polanski
Writer
Jean-Pierre Rousseau
Producer
Jean-Michel Boussaguet
Director of Photography
Krzysztof Komeda
Original Music Composer
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What is The Fat and the Lean about?
A small and thin barefoot slave (played by Polanski) plays a flute and beats a drum to entertain his large master who rocks in a rocking chair in front of his mansion. The slave jumps and leaps like a madman, wipes his master's brow, feeds him, washes his feet, shades him from the sun with an umbrella and holds a urinal for him.
Who directed The Fat and the Lean?
The Fat and the Lean was directed by Roman Polanski.
Who stars in The Fat and the Lean?
The principal cast of The Fat and the Lean includes André Katelbach, Roman Polanski.
When was The Fat and the Lean released and how long is it?
The Fat and the Lean was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fat and the Lean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fat and the Lean was composed by Krzysztof Komeda.