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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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama, Comedy, Romance
Written By:Claude Sautet, Jean-Loup Dabadie
In Theaters:12/20/1983
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Runtime:102 minutes
Studio:Sara Films, Renn Productions
Cast
Claude Sautet
Director
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
Hubert Deschamps
Armand
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