The Stud
L'Étalon
Synopsis
Veterinary surgeon William Chaminade is having a peaceful holiday in the South of France when he is witness to an event that will change not only his life but the destiny of France! A young woman tries to kill herself by jumping from the upstairs window of the hotel where he is staying. Thanks to the services of a passing athlete, the woman is unharmed, and she reveals that her distress is down to her husband’s apparent lack of interest in her. Immediately, Chaminade has a brainwave. He will open a special centre for people like this unfortunate young woman, who will be able to satisfy their romantic needs, at the tax payers’ expense. All is well until this innovative ’pleasure centre’ draws the attention of an over-zealous tax inspector, Dupuis...
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Bourvil
William Chaminade
Francis Blanche
Tax collector Dupuis
Jacques Legras
Mr. Pointard
René-Jean Chauffard
Doctor Finus
Noëlle Leiris
Nelly Pointard
Michael Lonsdale
Commissioner Donald Both
Marcel Pérès
Commander Moursson
Jean-Claude Rémoleux
Deputy Léon Lacassagne
Jo Labarrère
Lionel, "troubadour"
Francis Terzian
Lino Ferrucci
Solange Certain
Irene Dupuis, tax collector's wife
Agostino Vasco
Sam Radock
Denise Péronne
Miss Lorthiloir, nurse
Roger Legris
President of the Assembly
Pierre Benedetti
Michel Lyx
Rudy Lenoir
Husband
Luc Andrieux
Brigadier Zorba
Thérèse Aspar
Marriage counselor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Mocky
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Mocky, Alain Moury
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- L'Étalon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC), Balzac Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Jean-Pierre Mocky, Alain Moury
François de Roubaix
Marcel Weiss
Marguerite Renoir
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Director
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Writer
Jean-Pierre Mocky
Producer
Marguerite Renoir
Editor
Jacques Flamand
Production Design
Alain Moury
Writer
Marcel Weiss
Director of Photography
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What is The Stud about?
Veterinary surgeon William Chaminade is having a peaceful holiday in the South of France when he is witness to an event that will change not only his life but the destiny of France! A young woman tries to kill herself by jumping from the upstairs window of the hotel where he is staying. Thanks to the services of a passing athlete, the woman is unharmed, and she reveals that her distress is down to her husband’s apparent lack of interest in her. Immediately, Chaminade has a brainwave. He will open a special centre for people like this unfortunate young woman, who will be able to satisfy their romantic needs, at the tax payers’ expense. All is well until this innovative ’pleasure centre’ draws the attention of an over-zealous tax inspector, Dupuis...
Who directed The Stud?
The Stud was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
Who stars in The Stud?
The principal cast of The Stud includes Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Jacques Legras, René-Jean Chauffard, Noëlle Leiris.
When was The Stud released and how long is it?
The Stud was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stud?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stud was composed by François de Roubaix.