A Matter of Taste
Une affaire de goût
Synopsis
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.
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Bernard Giraudeau
Frédéric Delamont
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Nicolas Rivière
Charles Berling
René Rousset
Florence Thomassin
Béatrice
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Investigating judge
Artus de Penguern
Flavert
Laurent Spielvogel
Doctor Rossignon
Élizabeth Macocco
Caroline
Anne-Marie Philipe
Doctor Ferrières
Delphine Zingg
Nathalie
David D'Ingeo
Marco
Frédéric De Goldfiem
Félix
Patrick Zimmermann
Frédéric’s chauffeur
Claude Lesko
Frederic's head of security
Vincent Tepernowski
Second taster
Valentina Sauca
Young woman at the hotel
Pasquale D'Inca
Fellow inmate
Alain Blazquez
Prison guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Rapp
- Original Title
- Une affaire de goût
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Bernard Rapp
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Rapp
Director
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What is A Matter of Taste about?
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.
Who directed A Matter of Taste?
A Matter of Taste was directed by Bernard Rapp.
Who stars in A Matter of Taste?
The principal cast of A Matter of Taste includes Bernard Giraudeau, Jean-Pierre Lorit, Charles Berling, Florence Thomassin, Jean-Pierre Léaud.
When was A Matter of Taste released and how long is it?
A Matter of Taste was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.