The Stud (1970)
"L'étalon" (original title)

In a small Mediterranean port, Lionel, a kind-hearted athlete, saves a young woman in dire straits who was about to kill herself. He is assisted by William Chaminade, a vet whose business ... See full summary »

Director:

Jean-Pierre Mocky

Writers:

Jean-Pierre Mocky (screenplay), Jean-Pierre Mocky (story),

Stars:

Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Jacques Legras

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bourvil	...	William Chaminade
Francis Blanche	...	Dupuis
Jacques Legras	...	Pointard
René-Jean Chauffard	...	Finus (as R.J. Chauffard)
Noëlle Leiris	...	Nelly Pointard
Marcel Pérès	...	Moursson
Jean-Claude Rémoleux	...	Le député Léon Lacassagne (as J.C. Rémoleux)
Lionel Labarrère	...	Lionel
Francis Terzian	...	Ferrucci
Solange Certain	...	Irene Dupuis
Agostino Vasco	...	Sam Radock (as Vasco)
Michael Lonsdale	...	Both (as Michel Lonsdale)
Denise Péronne	...	Mlle Lorthiloir, l'infirmière
Roger Legris	...	Le président de l'Assemblée
Pierre Benedetti	...	Michel Lyx

Storyline

In a small Mediterranean port, Lionel, a kind-hearted athlete, saves a young woman in dire straits who was about to kill herself. He is assisted by William Chaminade, a vet whose business is failing and who provides emergency first aid to the suicide candidate. The victim explains to them that if she tried to take her own life it is because of her husband who did not fulfill his conjugal duties any longer. She 'd rather be dead than sink into the dishonor of adultery. Moved by her distress William and Lionel decide to set up a firm designed to come to the assistance of neglected wives by allowing them to benefit from the services of a certified stud, recognized by the Social Security administration...

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

13 February 1970 (France)

Also Known As:

The Stud

Filming Locations:

Cerbère, Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Balzac Films, Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC), Filmel

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color (Eastmancolor)

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