The Stud

The story

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 & crew

BourvilWilliam Chaminade

Francis BlancheTax collector Dupuis

Jacques LegrasMr. Pointard

René-Jean ChauffardDoctor Finus

Noëlle LeirisNelly Pointard

Michael LonsdaleCommissioner Donald Both

Marcel PérèsCommander Moursson

Jean-Claude RémoleuxDeputy Léon Lacassagne

Jo Labarrère

Jo LabarrèreLionel, "troubadour"

Francis TerzianLino Ferrucci

Solange CertainIrene Dupuis, tax collector's wife

Agostino Vasco

Agostino VascoSam Radock