The Stud (1970)
Veterinary surgeon William Chaminade is having a peaceful holiday in the South of France when he is witness to an event that will change not only his life but the destiny of France! A young woman tries to kill herself by jumping from the upstairs window of the hotel where he is staying. Thanks to the services of a passing athlete, the woman is unharmed, and she reveals that her distress is down to her husband’s apparent lack of interest in her. Immediately, Chaminade has a brainwave. He will open a special centre for people like this unfortunate young woman, who will be able to satisfy their romantic needs, at the tax payers’ expense. All is well until this innovative ’pleasure centre’ draws the attention of an over-zealous tax inspector, Dupuis...
Cast
- Bourvil - William Chaminade
- Francis Blanche - Tax collector Dupuis
- Jacques Legras - Mr. Pointard
- René-Jean Chauffard - Doctor Finus
- Noëlle Leiris - Nelly Pointard
- Michael Lonsdale - Commissioner Donald Both
- Marcel Pérès - Commander Moursson
- Jean-Claude Rémoleux - Deputy Léon Lacassagne
- Jo Labarrère - Lionel, "troubadour"
- Francis Terzian - Lino Ferrucci
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Stud about?
- Veterinary surgeon William Chaminade is having a peaceful holiday in the South of France when he is witness to an event that will change not only his life but the destiny of France! A young woman tries to kill herself by jumping from the upstairs window of the hotel where he is staying. Thanks to the services of a passing athlete, the woman is unharmed, and she reveals that her distress is down to her husband’s apparent lack of interest in her. Immediately, Chaminade has a brainwave. He will open a special centre for people like this unfortunate young woman, who will be able to satisfy their romantic needs, at the tax payers’ expense. All is well until this innovative ’pleasure centre’ draws the attention of an over-zealous tax inspector, Dupuis...
- Who directed The Stud?
- The Stud was directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky.
- Who stars in The Stud?
- The Stud stars Bourvil, Francis Blanche, Jacques Legras, René-Jean Chauffard, Noëlle Leiris, Michael Lonsdale.
- How long is The Stud?
- The Stud has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Stud?
- The Stud is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Stud produced?
- The Stud was produced in France.