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Vatel (2000)

01/05/2000 (FR)History, Drama, Romance2h 5m
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Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.

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?

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Gérard Depardieu

      Gérard Depardieu

      Francois Vatel

    2. Uma Thurman

      Uma Thurman

      Anne de Montausier

    3. Tim Roth

      Tim Roth

      Marquis de Lauzun

    4. Timothy Spall

      Timothy Spall

      Gourville

    5. Julian Glover

      Julian Glover

      Prince de Conde

    6. Julian Sands

      Julian Sands

      Louis XIV

    7. Murray Lachlan Young

      Murray Lachlan Young

      Philippe d`Orleans

    8. Hywel Bennett

      Hywel Bennett

      Colbert

    9. Richard Griffiths

      Richard Griffiths

      Dr. Bourdelot

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    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • france
    • prince
    • 17th century
    • louis xiv