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The Fatted Calf
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The Fatted Calf

1939-04-12 · 85 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Serge de Poligny
Production companies
Dimeco Productions
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

François PérierFrançois PérierGaston Vachon
Elvira PopescuPrincess Dorothée
Armand BernardArmand BernardGabriel Vachon
André LefaurAndré LefaurJules Vachon Sr.
Gabrielle FontanGabrielle FontanMrs. Vachon
Robert Le ViganRobert Le ViganGrussgolt
Marcelle PrainceMarcelle PrainceMrs. Van Houtentook
Raymond CordyRaymond CordyPriest
DorvilleDorvilleReceiver
Yvette AndréyorYvette AndréyorJeanne's Mother
Régine DancourtRégine DancourtLouise
Huguette Valmy
Andrée Berty
Solange TurenneLittle girl
Nathalie LissenkoNathalie LissenkoFemale companion
Edith Gallia
Charles LemontierCharles LemontierJustice of the peace
Marcel Vidal
Malet
Nicolas AmatoNicolas Amato

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