Waiter!

Also known as Garçon !

Waiter! () is a 1983 French film directed by Claude Sautet and starring Yves Montand, Nicole Garcia, Jacques Villeret, Marie Dubois, Dominique Laffin, and Bernard Fresson. It received 4 César nominations, for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor (twice) and Best Sound.

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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.

Released: 1983-11-09102 minDir: Claude SautetDrama, Comedy, Romance

Cast

Yves Montand as Alex, head waiter
Nicole Garcia as Claire
Jacques Villeret as Gilbert, Alex's friend
Rosy Varte as Gloria, Alex's ex-wife
Dominique Laffin as Coline, Alex's young lover
Marie Dubois as Marie-Pierre

Themes

friendship
dreams
france
paris, france
restaurant
seaside

Article

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== Plot == Alex, a former tap dancer, is an aging cafe waiter (chef de rang) in a large Parisian brasserie. He lives with his friend Gilbert, who also works at the brewery. Separated from his wife for a long time, he accumulates conquests. His dream: building an amusement park by the sea...