Movie Description
Vatel
(2000)Overview
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?
Featured Crew
- Director : Roland Joffé
- Producer : Roland Joffé,Alain Goldman,Timothy Burrill
- Editor : Noëlle Boisson
- Cast : Gérard Depardieu,Uma Thurman,Tim Roth,Timothy Spall,Julian Glover,Julian Sands,Murray Lachlan Young,Hywel Bennett,Richard Griffiths,Arielle Dombasle,Marine Delterme,Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu,Féodor Atkine,Nathalie Cerda,Natacha Koutchoumov,James Thierrée,Dominique Frot
Cast
Francois Vatel
Anne de Montausier
Marquis de Lauzun
Gourville
Prince de Conde
Louis XIV
Philippe d`Orleans
Colbert
Dr. Bourdelot
Princess de Conde
Athenais de Montespan
Duchesse de Longueville
Alcalet
Königin Marie-Therese
Louise de la Vallière's Maid
Duc de Longueville
Hysterical Woman
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Facts
Original TitleVatel
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-05-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 05m
Production CompaniesGaumont,Légende Films,Nomad,Timothy Burrill Productions,TF1 Films Production
Genres
- History
- Drama
- Romance
