
Vatel
History · Drama · Romance
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 Cast


Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Francois Vatel
Gérard Depardieu
Francois Vatel


Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman
Anne de Montausier
Uma Thurman
Anne de Montausier


Tim Roth
Tim Roth
Marquis de Lauzun
Tim Roth
Marquis de Lauzun


Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Gourville
Timothy Spall
Gourville


Julian Glover
Julian Glover
Prince de Conde
Julian Glover
Prince de Conde


Julian Sands
Julian Sands
Louis XIV
Julian Sands
Louis XIV


Murray Lachlan Young
Murray Lachlan Young
Philippe d`Orleans
Murray Lachlan Young
Philippe d`Orleans


Hywel Bennett
Hywel Bennett
Colbert
Hywel Bennett
Colbert


Richard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths
Dr. Bourdelot
Richard Griffiths
Dr. Bourdelot


Arielle Dombasle
Arielle Dombasle
Princess de Conde
Arielle Dombasle
Princess de Conde
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