Waiter! (1983) - Yves Montand, Nicole Garcia, Jacques Villeret

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Movie: Waiter!

Top 10 Billed Cast

Yves Montand

Alex, head waiter

Nicole Garcia

Claire

Jacques Villeret

Gilbert, Alex's friend

Rosy Varte

Gloria, Alex's ex-wife

Dominique Laffin

Coline, Alex's young lover

Marie Dubois

Marie-Pierre

Bernard Fresson

Francis, head chef of the brasserie

Annick Alane

Jeannette

Marianne Comtell

Mrs. Pierreux

Jenny Astruc

Mrs. Paulin

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Overview
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
Average
5.571
Rating:
2.8 starts
Tagline
Genres
Drama Comedy Romance
Languages:
Français
Keywords
friendship dreams france paris, france restaurant seaside waiter food culture french

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