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Vatel (2000)
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Ratings: 6.5/10 from 4,154 users
Metascore:
44/100
Reviews: 43 user | 28 critic | 13 from Metacritic.com In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly... See full summary » Director:Roland Joffé |
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| Uma Thurman | ... | ||
| Tim Roth | ... | ||
| Timothy Spall | ... |
Gourville
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Hywel Bennett | ... | |
| Richard Griffiths | ... |
Dr. Bourdelot
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| Arielle Dombasle | ... |
Princess de Condé
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| Marine Delterme | ... | ||
| Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu | ... |
Duchesse de Longueville
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Jérôme Pradon | ... |
Marquis d'Effiat
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| Féodor Atkine | ... |
Alcalet
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Nathalie Cerda | ... | |
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Storyline
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some violence See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$36,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,136 (USA) (25 December 2000) (2 Screens)Gross:
$49,464 (USA) (4 March 2001)Company Credits
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Marquis de Lauzun: Not if he plays his cards wrong.
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Composed by George Frideric Handel (as Haendel)
Performed by Kevin Greenlaw, L'Orchestre 'La Tempesta' by Patrick Bismute
Conducted by Jean-Michel Bernard See more »
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The film opened the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: During the evening banquet on the second day, there are fireworks. The music played and sung (heard) is 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'. G. F. Handel composed this piece in 1749. The movie is set in 1671. It had not been composed by that time. See more »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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"Music for the Royal Fireworks"Composed by George Frideric Handel (as Haendel)
Performed by Kevin Greenlaw, L'Orchestre 'La Tempesta' by Patrick Bismute
Conducted by Jean-Michel Bernard See more »
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