Vatel (2000)

Drama History Romance

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?

Updated May 9 2020

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2000-05-01

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Keywords:

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FACTS

Runtime: 125 mins Rating: 6.2 Tag Line: Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.

Cast

Uma Thurman

Anne de Montausier

Julian Glover

Prince de Conde

Tim Roth

Marquis de Lauzun

Julian Sands

Louis XIV

Timothy Spall

Gourville

Richard Griffiths

Dr. Bourdelot

Gérard Depardieu

Francois Vatel

Féodor Atkine

Sasha Guitry