The Fatted Calf
1939, French. Directed by Serge de Poligny.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Serge de PolignyDirector
- François PérierGaston Vachon
- Elvira PopescuPrincess Dorothée
- Armand BernardGabriel Vachon
- André LefaurJules Vachon Sr.
- Gabrielle FontanMrs. Vachon
- Robert Le ViganGrussgolt
- Marcelle PrainceMrs. Van Houtentook
- Raymond CordyPriest
- DorvilleReceiver
- Yvette AndréyorJeanne's Mother
- Régine DancourtLouise
- Huguette ValmyCast
Details
- Released
- 12 April 1939
- Original title
- Le Veau gras
- Country
- France
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The Fatted Calf runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Fatted Calf on?
The Fatted Calf isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1939. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fatted Calf?
If you liked The Fatted Calf, try Heartbeat, Alter Ego, I Love My Dad.
Who directed The Fatted Calf?
The Fatted Calf (1939) was directed by Serge de Poligny and stars François Périer, Elvira Popescu, Armand Bernard.