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The Fatted Calf (1939)

The Fatted Calf poster
Original title
Le Veau gras
Directed by
Serge de Poligny
Genre
comedy film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This is a French comedy about a family preparing a special dinner. The story follows the complications that arise as they plan the meal.

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What happens

The Fatted Calf (French: Le veau gras) is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Serge de Poligny and starring Elvire Popesco, André Lefaur and Armand Bernard. It is based on a play by Bernard Zimmer. The film's sets were designed by Jacques Colombier and Robert Gys. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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