The Stud

The Stud

1970 · 90 min · ★ 4.9 · Comedy

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...

Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky · Written by Jean-Pierre Mocky

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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
Solange Certain Irene Dupuis, tax collector's wife
Agostino Vasco Sam Radock

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