A Matter of Taste

Apr 26, 2000

1h 30m

★ 6.4

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.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Frédéric Delamont

Bernard Giraudeau

Nicolas Rivière

Jean-Pierre Lorit

René Rousset

Charles Berling

Béatrice

Florence Thomassin

Investigating judge

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Flavert

Artus de Penguern

Doctor Rossignon

Laurent Spielvogel

Caroline

Élizabeth Macocco

Doctor Ferrières

Anne-Marie Philipe

Nathalie

Delphine Zingg

Marco

David D'Ingeo

Félix

Frédéric De Goldfiem

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