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Release Date:
10 May 2000 (Belgium)
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Tagline:
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Plot:
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly...
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
Movie Flop Shakes France's Premier Film Company
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 28 July 2000)
Uma Thurman Went Up In Smoke At Cannes
(From WENN. 26 May 2000)
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 28 July 2000)
Uma Thurman Went Up In Smoke At Cannes
(From WENN. 26 May 2000)
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Historical Drama
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gérard Depardieu | ... | François Vatel |
 | Uma Thurman | ... | Anne de Montausier |
 | Tim Roth | ... | Marquis de Lauzun |
 | Timothy Spall | ... | Gourville |
 | Julian Glover | ... | Prince de Condé |
 | Julian Sands | ... | Louis XIV |
| Murray Lachlan Young | ... | Philippe d'Orleans, 'Monsieur' |
| Hywel Bennett | ... | Colbert |
| Richard Griffiths | ... | Dr. Bourdelot |
| Arielle Dombasle | ... | Princess de Condé |
| Marine Delterme | ... | Athenaïs de Montespan |
 | Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu | ... | Duchesse de Longueville |
| Jérôme Pradon | ... | Marquis d'Effiat |
 | Féodor Atkine | ... | Alcalet |
| Nathalie Cerda | ... | The Queen Marie-Thérèse |
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some violence.
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103 min | Argentina:125 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Netherlands:12 |
Singapore:M18 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Spain:7 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
USA:PG-13
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The film opened the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
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Goofs:
Factual errors: William of Orange is referred to as "King of Holland". He was Stadhouder of the Seven United Netherlands, never King of Holland.
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Quotes:
Gourville:
[Condé is gambling with the King] Is the Prince losing his chateau?
Marquis de Lauzun: Not if he plays his cards wrong.
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Marquis de Lauzun: Not if he plays his cards wrong.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Le cinéma passe à table (2005) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Contredanse
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I enjoyed this movie due to the historical treatment of how politics played out during the time of the European kingdoms. Money is always the problem and the money is always from the poor for the selfishness of the rich---some things never change. Vatel like so many perfectionists of their crafts comes to the realization that no one cares--not even his employer! Good film with underlying truths that quite possibly could be reviewed in today's world. If you have visited castles in Europe you will enjoy getting a feel about how the sub-basements were used--no more complaints about your kitchen. Gerard Depardieu gives a good performance and the costumes and scenery are exquisite.