Taste of Life (1988)

Elvio Battistini works as a ticket taker in the local cinema of the small town where he lives. He has a prosthesis in one leg, the result of an accident, but he tells anyone who will listen it is a war injury. Giuseppe Mondardini, is also an older man living alone in what was the splendid family home. When Elvio and Giuseppe meet, they hit it off immediately. A trip to a cooler area is in order, so Mordardini unveils his ancient automobile.

Cast (9)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Alberto Sordi

Elvio Battistini

Bernard Blier

Giuseppe Mondardini

Andréa Ferréol

Germaine

Vittorio Caprioli

Riccardo

Alberto Sorrentino

Friend of Battistini

E

Elena Falgheri

Camilla

Nerina Montagnani

Old woman at the banquet

Charles Millot

Custodian of the aquifer plant

R

René Balangero

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