Waiter!(1983)
After a tumultuous life, a middle-aged headwaiter in a Parisian restaurant dreams of opening a seaside amusement park. When an old flame reappears, he reignites his feelings, but she is involved with another man.
Movie: Waiter!
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Alex, head waiter
Claire
Gilbert, Alex's friend
Gloria, Alex's ex-wife
Coline, Alex's young lover
Marie-Pierre
Francis, head chef of the brasserie
Jeannette
Mrs. Pierreux
Mrs. Paulin
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After a tumultuous life, a middle-aged headwaiter in a Parisian restaurant dreams of opening a seaside amusement park. When an old flame reappears, he reignites his feelings, but she is involved with another man.
Release Date
1983-11-09
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