The Fat and the Lean (1961)
A small and thin barefoot slave (played by Polanski) plays a flute and beats a drum to entertain his large master who rocks in a rocking chair in front of his mansion. The slave jumps and leaps like a madman, wipes his master's brow, feeds him, washes his feet, shades him from the sun with an umbrella and holds a urinal for him.
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: December 1, 1961
Cast
- André Katelbach - the fat
- Roman Polanski - the lean
Screenplay
Music: Krzysztof Komeda
Cinematography: Jean-Michel Boussaguet
Production: A.P.E.C.
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Roman Polanski
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fat and the Lean about?
- A small and thin barefoot slave (played by Polanski) plays a flute and beats a drum to entertain his large master who rocks in a rocking chair in front of his mansion. The slave jumps and leaps like a madman, wipes his master's brow, feeds him, washes his feet, shades him from the sun with an umbrella and holds a urinal for him.
- Who directed The Fat and the Lean?
- The Fat and the Lean was directed by Roman Polanski.
- Who stars in The Fat and the Lean?
- The Fat and the Lean stars André Katelbach, Roman Polanski.
- How long is The Fat and the Lean?
- The Fat and the Lean has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Fat and the Lean?
- The Fat and the Lean is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Fat and the Lean produced?
- The Fat and the Lean was produced in France.