Vatel

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?

Cast

Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

as Francois Vatel

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

as Anne de Montausier

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

as Marquis de Lauzun

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

as Gourville

Julian Glover

Julian Glover

as Prince de Conde

Julian Sands

Julian Sands

as Louis XIV

Murray Lachlan Young

Murray Lachlan Young

as Philippe d`Orleans

Hywel Bennett

Hywel Bennett

as Colbert

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

as Dr. Bourdelot

Arielle Dombasle

Arielle Dombasle

as Princess de Conde

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