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Feature film — 1939

The Fatted Calf (1939)

6.71h 25mComedy

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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Dimeco Productions

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Director: Serge de Poligny

On screen

Cast & crew

François Périer as Gaston Vachon

François Périer

Gaston Vachon

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Elvira Popescu

Princess Dorothée

Armand Bernard as Gabriel Vachon

Armand Bernard

Gabriel Vachon

André Lefaur as Jules Vachon Sr.

André Lefaur

Jules Vachon Sr.

Gabrielle Fontan as Mrs. Vachon

Gabrielle Fontan

Mrs. Vachon

Robert Le Vigan as Grussgolt

Robert Le Vigan

Grussgolt

Marcelle Praince as Mrs. Van Houtentook

Marcelle Praince

Mrs. Van Houtentook

Raymond Cordy as Priest

Raymond Cordy

Priest

Dorville as Receiver

Dorville

Receiver

Yvette Andréyor as Jeanne's Mother

Yvette Andréyor

Jeanne's Mother

Régine Dancourt as Louise

Régine Dancourt

Louise

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Huguette Valmy

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