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Waiter!

1983-11-09 · 102 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Claude Sautet
Production companies
Sara Films, Renn Productions
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yves MontandYves MontandAlex, head waiter
Nicole GarciaNicole GarciaClaire
Jacques VilleretJacques VilleretGilbert, Alex's friend
Rosy VarteRosy VarteGloria, Alex's ex-wife
Dominique LaffinDominique LaffinColine, Alex's young lover
Marie DuboisMarie DuboisMarie-Pierre
Bernard FressonBernard FressonFrancis, head chef of the brasserie
Annick AlaneAnnick AlaneJeannette
Marianne ComtellMarianne ComtellMrs. Pierreux
Jenny AstrucJenny AstrucMrs. Paulin
Hubert DeschampsHubert DeschampsArmand
Georges ClaisseGeorges ClaisseFrançois
Henri GénèsHenri GénèsSangali
Yves RobertYves RobertSimon, dance teacher
Gérald CalderonGérald CalderonCustomer of the brewery
Pierre-Loup RajotPierre-Loup RajotMaurice
Jean-Claude BouillaudJean-Claude BouillaudUrbain
Nicolas VogelMaxime
Viviane BlasselViviane BlasselCustomer of the brewery
Clémentine CélariéClémentine CélariéMargot

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