L'Étalon (1970): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1970, L'Étalon is a komödie film directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s 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’s in it. L'Étalon stars Bourvil as William Chaminade, Francis Blanche as le percepteur Dupuis, Jacques Legras as M. Pointard and René-Jean Chauffard as le docteur Finus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, L'Étalon has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Étalon page.

If you liked it. Fans of L'Étalon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.