Fool's Mate (1956)
Original title: Le Coup du berger
21 votes
Claire is a chic young Parisian woman married to a somewhat older husband, Jean As the story opens, she leaves her husband playing baroque music at the piano, telling him she is off to see her sister, Solange. In reality she meets her lover, Claude at his apartment; After some idle chatter and love-making he tells her a story of the shriveled heads that the Jivaro Indians used to give their lovers as tokens of affection but, as she shivers in disgust, he gives her a mink instead. How will they hide it from her husband?
Read the Fool's Mate feature →Where to watch Fool's Mate
All countries & options →
Showing US. Availability data by JustWatch.
Media
Top billed cast
Full cast & crew →
Virginie VitryClaire
Anne DoatSolange
Jean-Claude BrialyClaude
Jacques Doniol-ValcrozeJean
François TruffautParty guest (uncredited)
Jean-Luc GodardParty guest (uncredited)Robert LachenayParty guest (uncredited)
Claude ChabrolParty guest (uncredited)
Jacques RivetteNarrator (uncredited)Keywords
Movie DNA
More like this
More Comedy →
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing moment
Viewing momentFrequently asked questions about Fool's Mate
What is Fool's Mate about?
Claire is a chic young Parisian woman married to a somewhat older husband, Jean As the story opens, she leaves her husband playing baroque music at the piano, telling him she is off to see her sister, Solange. In reality she meets her lover, Claude at his apartment; After some idle chatter and love-making he tells her a story of the shriveled heads that the Jivaro Indians used to give their lovers as tokens of affection but, as she shivers in disgust, he gives her a mink instead. How will they hide it from her husband?
How long is Fool's Mate?
Fool's Mate has a runtime of 28 minutes.
Where can I watch Fool's Mate?
Open the Vlovu watch guide for current streaming, rental, and purchase options.