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The Fatted Calf (1939)

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.

Release: 1939-04-12
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: 6.2 / 10
Cast
François Périer
François Périer
Gaston Vachon
Elvira Popescu
Elvira Popescu
Princess Dorothée
Armand Bernard
Armand Bernard
Gabriel Vachon
André Lefaur
André Lefaur
Jules Vachon Sr.
Gabrielle Fontan
Gabrielle Fontan
Mrs. Vachon
Robert Le Vigan
Robert Le Vigan
Grussgolt
Marcelle Praince
Marcelle Praince
Mrs. Van Houtentook
Raymond Cordy
Raymond Cordy
Priest
Dorville
Dorville
Receiver
Yvette Andréyor
Yvette Andréyor
Jeanne's Mother
Régine Dancourt
Régine Dancourt
Louise
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Huguette Valmy
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Andrée Berty
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Solange Turenne
Little girl
Nathalie Lissenko
Nathalie Lissenko
Female companion
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Edith Gallia
Charles Lemontier
Charles Lemontier
Justice of the peace
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Marcel Vidal