The Fatted Calf(1939)
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The Fatted Calf 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.
The Fatted Calf (1939) is a comedy film directed by Serge de Poligny, released on April 12, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars François Périer, Elvira Popescu, Armand Bernard and André Lefaur. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Serge de Poligny
- Writers:
- Jean-Henri Blanchon, Bernard Zimmer
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Kaufman
- Composer:
- Henri Verdun
- Production:
- Dimeco Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Fatted Calf Cast & Crew
Main cast
François Périer
as Gaston Vachon
- Elvira Popescu
Elvira Popescu
as Princess Dorothée
Armand Bernard
as Gabriel Vachon
André Lefaur
as Jules Vachon Sr.
Gabrielle Fontan
as Mrs. Vachon
Robert Le Vigan
as Grussgolt
Marcelle Praince
as Mrs. Van Houtentook
Raymond Cordy
as Priest
Dorville
as Receiver
Yvette Andréyor
as Jeanne's Mother
Régine Dancourt
as Louise
- Huguette Valmy
Huguette Valmy
Key crew
Directed by Serge de Poligny, written by Jean-Henri Blanchon and Bernard Zimmer.
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The Fatted Calf Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Fatted Calf – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fatted Calf online?
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Who stars in The Fatted Calf?
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The main cast of The Fatted Calf (1939) includes François Périer, Elvira Popescu, Armand Bernard, André Lefaur and Gabrielle Fontan. The film was directed by Serge de Poligny. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fatted Calf released?
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The Fatted Calf was released on April 12, 1939 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Fatted Calf worth watching?
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The Fatted Calf (1939) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.