Lobster for Breakfast
Aragosta a colazione
Synopsis
Marco is married to Carla, a rich businesswoman. She's off to Geneva for two days; he has a tryst with Monique, a Swedish air hostess. Carla's flight is canceled, so she heads home about to catch Mario en flagrant. Mario's salvation is Enrico, an old school mate and hapless salesman who shows up to beg Mario to buy toilets so he won't lose his job. Mario signs an order in exchange for Enrico's posing as Monique's husband. Carla invites them to stay overnight and join a business dinner party catered by Enrico's wife, Matilde. Enrico spends the evening trying to avoid her, Mario spends it chasing the willing Monique, and Carla wants to close a deal. Can this farce end happily?
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Enrico Montesano
Enrico Tucci
Claude Brasseur
Mario Spinosi
Janet Ågren
Monique Dubois
Claudine Auger
Carla Rebaudengo Spinosi
Silvia Dionisio
Matilde Tucci
Adriana Innocenti
sig.ra Duchamp
Franca Scagnetti
vicina di casa Tucci
Cesare Gelli
sig. Franzi
Geoffrey Copleston
sig. Duchamp
Renato Mori
rag. Trocchia
Roberto Della Casa
sommelier
Renzo Ozzano
maitre
Luciano Bonanni
passante sfortunato
Letizia D'Adderio
Domitilla Tucci
Greta Vlietinck
cameriera
Francesco Parisi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgio Capitani
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Toscano, Franco Marotta, Jacques Dorfmann, Guy Lionel
- Original Score
- Piero Umiliani
- Original Title
- Aragosta a colazione
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- U.C.E. Productions, Italian International Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgio Capitani
Laura Toscano, Franco Marotta, Jacques Dorfmann, Guy Lionel
Piero Umiliani
Carlo Carlini
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Capitani
Director
Laura Toscano
Writer
Franco Marotta
Writer
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Jacques Dorfmann
Writer
Guy Lionel
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lobster for Breakfast
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What is Lobster for Breakfast about?
Marco is married to Carla, a rich businesswoman. She's off to Geneva for two days; he has a tryst with Monique, a Swedish air hostess. Carla's flight is canceled, so she heads home about to catch Mario en flagrant. Mario's salvation is Enrico, an old school mate and hapless salesman who shows up to beg Mario to buy toilets so he won't lose his job. Mario signs an order in exchange for Enrico's posing as Monique's husband. Carla invites them to stay overnight and join a business dinner party catered by Enrico's wife, Matilde. Enrico spends the evening trying to avoid her, Mario spends it chasing the willing Monique, and Carla wants to close a deal. Can this farce end happily?
Who directed Lobster for Breakfast?
Lobster for Breakfast was directed by Giorgio Capitani.
Who stars in Lobster for Breakfast?
The principal cast of Lobster for Breakfast includes Enrico Montesano, Claude Brasseur, Janet Ågren, Claudine Auger, Silvia Dionisio.
When was Lobster for Breakfast released and how long is it?
Lobster for Breakfast was released in 1979 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Lobster for Breakfast?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lobster for Breakfast was composed by Piero Umiliani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lobster for Breakfast?
Lobster for Breakfast holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).