Directed by:
Roland JofféScreenplay:
Jeanne LabruneCinematography:
Robert FraisseComposer:
Ennio MorriconeCast:
Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Julian Glover, Julian Sands, Timothy Spall, Murray Lachlan Young, Hywel Bennett, Richard Griffiths, Arielle Dombasle (more)Plots(1)
In the west of France, Prince de Conde has a scheme to save his bankrupt province: he'll regain the favor of King Louis XIV with a weekend of spectacle and merriment. The plan's success rests with Vatel (Depardieu), the one man who can deliver sumptuous food, elaborate amusements, and all-out decadence fit for this king. But in the midst of it all, Vatel catches the eye of the beautiful Anne (Thurman) ... and places himself in direct competition with the King! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Gérard Depardieu
France
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Uma Thurman
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Tim Roth
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Julian Glover
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Julian Sands
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Timothy Spall
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Murray Lachlan Young
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Hywel Bennett
UK
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Richard Griffiths
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Arielle Dombasle
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Marine Delterme
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Féodor Atkine
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Emilie Ohana
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Natacha Koutchoumov
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Julie-Anne Roth
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Alain Stern
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James Thiérrée
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