A Matter of Taste (2000)
Overview
Nicolas, a handsome, young waiter, is befriended by Frédéric Delamont, a wealthy middle-aged businessman. Delamont, a man of power, influence and strictly refined tastes, is immediately smitten by Nicolas' charm. Lonely and phobic, Delamont offers Nicolas a lucrative job as his personal food taster. In spite of their differences, a close friendship begins to emerge between the two men. However, their bond of trust and admiration soon spirals downward into a dangerous game of deceit and obsession for which neither is prepared.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 2.083 |
Directed By
Bernard Rapp
Crew
Bernard Rapp
TOP CAST
Bernard Giraudeau
Frédéric Delamont
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Nicolas Rivière
Charles Berling
René Rousset
Florence Thomassin
Béatrice
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Investigating judge
Artus de Penguern
Flavert
Laurent Spielvogel
Doctor Rossignon
Élizabeth Macocco
Caroline
Anne-Marie Philipe
Doctor Ferrières
Delphine Zingg
Nathalie
David D'Ingeo
Marco
Frédéric De Goldfiem
Félix
Patrick Zimmermann
Frédéric’s chauffeur
Claude Lesko
Frederic's head of security
Vincent Tepernowski
Second taster
Valentina Sauca
Young woman at the hotel
Pasquale D'Inca
Fellow inmate
Alain Blazquez
Prison guard
Hélène Né
Substitute at the newsstand
Philippe Chavent
Chef at the "Tour Rose"
Michel Cordes
Maître d'hôtel at the "Tour Rose"
Martin Cannon
Rupert Golding
Sabrina Christensen
Mrs. Golding
Sergei Alexandrovitch
Russian guest number 1
Oleg Pouzankov
Russian guest number 2
Pierre-Alain Paris
Parachuting instructor
Yannick Coquerelle
Security guard
Didier Petit
Boss of the restaurant
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