The Absent-Minded Waiter (1977)
Bernie Cates requests the services of the most absent-minded waiter he's ever seen, who pours water before setting the glasses, endlessly repeats questions, brings wrong orders, and ruins everything- but the bill.
Director: Carl Gottlieb
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: July 13, 1977
Cast
- Steve Martin - Steven
- Teri Garr - Susan Cates
- Buck Henry - Bernie Cates
- Naomi Stevens - Naomi
- Ivor Barry
- Peter Elbling
- Kurt Taylor
- Beans Morocco
Screenplay
Music: Marvin Hamlisch
Production: Aspen Film Society, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
restaurant, waiting, short film
More Films by Director: Carl Gottlieb
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Absent-Minded Waiter about?
- Bernie Cates requests the services of the most absent-minded waiter he's ever seen, who pours water before setting the glasses, endlessly repeats questions, brings wrong orders, and ruins everything- but the bill.
- Who directed The Absent-Minded Waiter?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter was directed by Carl Gottlieb.
- Who stars in The Absent-Minded Waiter?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter stars Steve Martin, Teri Garr, Buck Henry, Naomi Stevens, Ivor Barry, Peter Elbling.
- How long is The Absent-Minded Waiter?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Absent-Minded Waiter?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Absent-Minded Waiter produced?
- The Absent-Minded Waiter was produced in United States of America.