Jacques the Fatalist and His Master
Jacques le fataliste et son maître
“Jacques and his master travel through the countryside, encountering various adventures. Along the way, Jacques tells how he met Denise after the Battle of Fontenoy.”
Synopsis
Jacques (Patrick Chesnais) and his master (Guy Tréjan) ride through the countryside on a mysterious journey punctuated by adventures, according to the people they encounter and the inns that receive them along the way. At the same time, Jacques tells his master how he came to know the beautiful Denise (Marie-Christine Rousseau), following the many twists of chance that occurred after the episode of the Battle of Fontenoy.
Top Cast
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Patrick Chesnais
Jacques
Guy Tréjean
The Master
François Périer
Denis Diderot / Narrator
Henri Virlogeux
Monsieur Gousse
Catherine Frot
Sophie
Rosette
Agathe
Arlette Gilbert
Jeanne
Catherine Samie
Innkeeper of the Grand-Cerf
Marie-Christine Rousseau
Denise
Magali Renoir
The Peasant Woman
Yves Pignot
The Peasant
Maurice Chevit
The Innkeeper
Jean-Pierre Klein
Saint-Ouin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Santelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Santelli
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Sénia
- Original Title
- Jacques le fataliste et son maître
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Santelli
Claude Santelli, Denis Diderot
Jean-Marie Sénia
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Santelli
Director
Claude Santelli
Screenplay
Jean Thomen
Production Design
Agnès Nègre
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jacques the Fatalist and His Master
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What is Jacques the Fatalist and His Master about?
Jacques (Patrick Chesnais) and his master (Guy Tréjan) ride through the countryside on a mysterious journey punctuated by adventures, according to the people they encounter and the inns that receive them along the way. At the same time, Jacques tells his master how he came to know the beautiful Denise (Marie-Christine Rousseau), following the many twists of chance that occurred after the episode of the Battle of Fontenoy.
Who directed Jacques the Fatalist and His Master?
Jacques the Fatalist and His Master was directed by Claude Santelli.
Who stars in Jacques the Fatalist and His Master?
The principal cast of Jacques the Fatalist and His Master includes Patrick Chesnais, Guy Tréjean, François Périer, Henri Virlogeux, Catherine Frot.
When was Jacques the Fatalist and His Master released and how long is it?
Jacques the Fatalist and His Master was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Jacques the Fatalist and His Master?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jacques the Fatalist and His Master was composed by Jean-Marie Sénia.