The Fatted Calf
Le Veau gras
Synopsis
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.
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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
Andrée Berty
Solange Turenne
Little girl
Nathalie Lissenko
Female companion
Edith Gallia
Charles Lemontier
Justice of the peace
Marcel Vidal
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge de Poligny
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Henri Blanchon, Bernard Zimmer
- Original Score
- Henri Verdun
- Original Title
- Le Veau gras
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Dimeco Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge de Poligny
Jean-Henri Blanchon, Bernard Zimmer
Henri Verdun
Boris Kaufman
William Barache
Department Leadership Roster
Serge de Poligny
Director
William Barache
Editor
Boris Kaufman
Director of Photography
Jacques Colombier
Production Design
Henri Verdun
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatted Calf
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What is The Fatted Calf about?
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.
Who directed The Fatted Calf?
The Fatted Calf was directed by Serge de Poligny.
Who stars in The Fatted Calf?
The principal cast of The Fatted Calf includes François Périer, Elvira Popescu, Armand Bernard, André Lefaur, Gabrielle Fontan.
When was The Fatted Calf released and how long is it?
The Fatted Calf was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fatted Calf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fatted Calf was composed by Henri Verdun.
Is The Fatted Calf based on a book or true story?
The Fatted Calf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard Zimmer".