Vatel
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?
Cast
Gérard DepardieuFrancois Vatel
Uma ThurmanAnne de Montausier
Tim RothMarquis de Lauzun
Timothy SpallGourville
Julian GloverPrince de Conde
Julian SandsLouis XIV
Murray Lachlan YoungPhilippe d`Orleans
Hywel BennettColbert
Richard GriffithsDr. Bourdelot
Arielle DombaslePrincess de Conde
Marine DeltermeAthenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-BeaulieuDuchesse de LonguevilleCrew
DirectorRoland Joffé
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Details
Release DateMay 1, 2000
LanguagesFrench, English
StudiosGaumont, Légende Films, Nomad, Timothy Burrill Productions, TF1 Films Production
