Taste of Life (1988)
Elvio Battistini works as a ticket taker in the local cinema of the small town where he lives. He has a prosthesis in one leg, the result of an accident, but he tells anyone who will listen it is a war injury. Giuseppe Mondardini, is also an older man living alone in what was the splendid family home. When Elvio and Giuseppe meet, they hit it off immediately. A trip to a cooler area is in order, so Mordardini unveils his ancient automobile.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: December 22, 1988
Cast
- Alberto Sordi - Elvio Battistini
- Bernard Blier - Giuseppe Mondardini
- Andréa Ferréol - Germaine
- Vittorio Caprioli - Riccardo
- Alberto Sorrentino - Friend of Battistini
- Elena Falgheri - Camilla
- Nerina Montagnani - Old woman at the banquet
- Charles Millot - Custodian of the aquifer plant
- René Balangero
Screenplay
- Liliana Betti (Screenplay)
- Agenore Incrocci (Screenplay)
- Enrico Oldoini (Screenplay)
- Alberto Sordi (Screenplay)
- Aurelio Chiesa (Story)
Music: Manuel De Sica
Cinematography: Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Editing: Raimondo Crociani
Production: Italfrance Films, Dean Film, Italian International Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Enrico Oldoini
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taste of Life about?
- Elvio Battistini works as a ticket taker in the local cinema of the small town where he lives. He has a prosthesis in one leg, the result of an accident, but he tells anyone who will listen it is a war injury. Giuseppe Mondardini, is also an older man living alone in what was the splendid family home. When Elvio and Giuseppe meet, they hit it off immediately. A trip to a cooler area is in order, so Mordardini unveils his ancient automobile.
- Who directed Taste of Life?
- Taste of Life was directed by Enrico Oldoini.
- Who stars in Taste of Life?
- Taste of Life stars Alberto Sordi, Bernard Blier, Andréa Ferréol, Vittorio Caprioli, Alberto Sorrentino, Elena Falgheri.
- How long is Taste of Life?
- Taste of Life has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Taste of Life?
- Taste of Life is a Comedy film.
- Where was Taste of Life produced?
- Taste of Life was produced in France, Italy.