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Vatel

  • 2000
  • PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
8.6K
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Uma Thurman, Gérard Depardieu, and Tim Roth in Vatel (2000)
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Vatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favor. But when Vatel falls in love with the king's mistr... Read allVatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favor. But when Vatel falls in love with the king's mistress, love and duty come into conflict.Vatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favor. But when Vatel falls in love with the king's mistress, love and duty come into conflict.

  • Director
    • Roland Joffé
  • Writers
    • Jeanne Labrune
    • Tom Stoppard
  • Stars
    • Gérard Depardieu
    • Uma Thurman
    • Tim Roth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    8.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writers
      • Jeanne Labrune
      • Tom Stoppard
    • Stars
      • Gérard Depardieu
      • Uma Thurman
      • Tim Roth
    • 47User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast61

    Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu
    • François Vatel
    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Anne de Montausier
    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Marquis de Lauzun
    Julian Glover
    Julian Glover
    • Prince de Condé
    Julian Sands
    Julian Sands
    • Louis XIV
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Gourville
    Murray Lachlan Young
    • Philippe d'Orleans, 'Monsieur'
    Hywel Bennett
    Hywel Bennett
    • Colbert
    Richard Griffiths
    Richard Griffiths
    • Dr. Bourdelot
    Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle
    • Princess de Condé
    Marine Delterme
    • Athenaïs de Montespan
    Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
    Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
    • Duchesse de Longueville
    Jérôme Pradon
    Jérôme Pradon
    • Marquis d'Effiat
    Féodor Atkine
    Féodor Atkine
    • Alcalet
    Nathalie Cerda
    • The Queen Marie-Thérèse
    Emilie Ohana
    Emilie Ohana
    • Louise de la Vallière
    Sébastien Davis
    • Demaury
    Natacha Koutchoumov
    Natacha Koutchoumov
    • Louise de la Vallière's Maid
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writers
      • Jeanne Labrune
      • Tom Stoppard
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews47

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      According to historic accounts, Vatel's death happened because of a miscommunication. When asking the fish vendor "is this all?", Vatel wanted to know if the quantity given was the entire supply of fish for that day. However, the vendor understood that Vatel was referring only to his own stock. Ignoring that other vendors when coming, Vatel took his own life.
    • Goofs
      William of Orange is referred to as "King of Holland". He was Stadhouder of the Seven United Netherlands, never King of Holland.
    • Quotes
      • Louis XIV: You look pale, Prince. Are you ill?
      • Prince de Condé: Your Majesty is gracious to enquire.
      • Louis XIV: Yes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Temple sacré
      (from "Hippolyte et Aricie, Tragédie lyrique en cinq actes et un prologue, Prélude Acte I,
      Scène 1")
      Composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau
      Performed by Arielle Dombasle

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 10, 2000 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ватель
    • Filming locations
      • Château de Chantilly, France(Prince de Conde' Estate)
    • Production companies
      • Légende Films
      • Gaumont
      • Nomad Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $36,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $51,080
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,032
      • Jan 1, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $184,301
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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