The Fatted Calf (1939)

6.7/10 • 85 min • Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

François Périer

Gaston Vachon

Armand Bernard

Gabriel Vachon

André Lefaur

Jules Vachon Sr.

Gabrielle Fontan

Mrs. Vachon

Robert Le Vigan

Grussgolt

Marcelle Praince

Mrs. Van Houtentook

Raymond Cordy

Priest

Dorville

Receiver

Yvette Andréyor

Jeanne's Mother

Régine Dancourt

Louise

Nathalie Lissenko

Female companion

Charles Lemontier

Justice of the peace

Nicolas Amato

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