| Description |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC region 1, Dolby digital sound. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Cast |
Gerard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall, Julian Glover, Julian Sands. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Robert Frasse ; editor, Noelle Boisson ; music, Ennio Morricone ; costume designer, Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle ; production designer, Jean Rabasse. |
| Note |
Widescreen format (aspect ratio 2.35:1). |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2000. |
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Special features: The costumes of Vatel. |
| Summary |
The Duc de Conde's employee, Francois Vatel, is in charge of cooking, and preparing shows for the French King Louis XIV when he visits the castle of Chantilly, owned by de Conde. If Vatel can impress the King, de Conde will gain his favors, and the destiny of France will change. While the King is visiting and three days of banquets ensue, Vatel falls in love with the King's mistress. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
| Subject |
Vatel, Francois, -1671 -- Drama.
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Kings and rulers -- Paramours -- Drama.
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Louis XIV, King of France, 1638-1715 -- Drama.
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Historical films.
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Feature films.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Joffe, Roland, 1945-
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Goldman, Alain.
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Labrune, Jeanne, 1950-
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Stoppard, Tom, 1937-
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Depardieu, Gerard, 1948-
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Thurman, Uma.
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Roth, Tim, 1961-
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Spall, Timothy, 1957-
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Glover, Julian, 1935-
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Sands, Julian.
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Miramax Films.
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Gaumont (Firm)
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Legende Entreprises.
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Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0788827014 |
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9780788827013 |
| Standard No. |
786936145083 |
| Music No. |
21684 Miramax Home Entertainment |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000043687500 |
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