Vatel 24 years old
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
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?
Credits
Vatel Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Julian Glover He was 65, now 89 years old | as Prince de Conde |
| Uma Thurman She was 30, now 54 years old | as Anne de Montausier |
| Gérard Depardieu He was 51, now 75 years old | as Francois Vatel |
| Timothy Spall He was 43, now 67 years old | as Gourville |
| Tim Roth He was 38, now 63 years old | as Marquis de Lauzun |
| Richard Griffiths He was 52, 65 years old when he died | as Dr. Bourdelot |
| Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu She was 37, now 61 years old | as Duchesse de Longueville |
| Julian Sands He was 42, now 66 years old | as Louis XIV |
| Arielle Dombasle She was 47, now 71 years old | as Princess de Conde |
| Féodor Atkine He was 52, now 76 years old | as Alcalet |
| Hywel Bennett He was 56, 73 years old when he died | as Colbert |
| Marine Delterme She was 30, now 54 years old | as Athenais de Montespan |
| Murray Lachlan Young He was 31, now 55 years old | as Philippe d`Orleans |
| Nathalie Cerda She was 47, now 71 years old | as Königin Marie-Therese |
Vatel Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Karen Lindsay-Stewart as Casting. | Production |
| Cecilia Montiel as Production Design. She was 45 (now 69) years old | Art |
| Alain Goldman as Producer. He was 39 (now 63) years old | Production |
| Jeanne Labrune as Screenplay. She was 49 (now 74) years old | Writing |
| Ennio Morricone as Original Music Composer. He was 71 (91) years old when He died | Sound |
| Roland Joffé as Director. He was 54 (now 79) years old | Directing |
| Roland Joffé as Producer. He was 54 (now 79) years old | Production |
| Noëlle Boisson as Editor. She was 55 (now 80) years old | Editing |
| Gérard Moulévrier as Casting. | Production |
| Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle as Costume Design. She was 63 (now 87) years old | Costume & Make-Up |
Vatel (24 years)
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
- Release day: Monday, May 01, 2000
- Runtime: 125 minutes