poster

2000

(04/26/2000)

Drama,

1h 30m

62

User Score

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.

2000

62

User Score

(04/26/2000)

Drama,

1h 30m

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.

Cast

Bernard Giraudeau

Bernard Giraudeau

Frédéric Delamont

Jean-Pierre Lorit

Jean-Pierre Lorit

Nicolas Rivière

Charles Berling

Charles Berling

René Rousset

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Investigating judge

Laurent Spielvogel

Laurent Spielvogel

Doctor Rossignon

Anne-Marie Philipe

Anne-Marie Philipe

Doctor Ferrières

Patrick Zimmermann

Patrick Zimmermann

Frédéric’s chauffeur

Claude Lesko

Claude Lesko

Frederic's head of security

Vincent Tepernowski

Vincent Tepernowski

Second taster

Valentina Sauca

Valentina Sauca

Young woman at the hotel

Pasquale D'Inca

Pasquale D'Inca

Fellow inmate

Alain Blazquez

Alain Blazquez

Prison guard

Hélène Né

Hélène Né

Substitute at the newsstand

Philippe Chavent

Philippe Chavent

Chef at the "Tour Rose"