Waiter! Explained

Waiter!
Director:Claude Sautet
Producer:Claude Berri (producer)
Antoine Gannagé (executive producer)
Alain Sarde (producer)
Music:Philippe Sarde
Cinematography:Jean Boffety
Editing:Jacqueline Thiédot
Distributor:AMLF (theatrical)
Pathé (sales)
Released: (France)
Runtime:102 min
Country:France
Language:French

Waiter! (French: '''Garçon!''') is a 1983 French film directed by Claude Sautet and starring Yves Montand, Nicole Garcia, Jacques Villeret, Marie Dubois, Dominique Laffin, and Bernard Fresson. It received 4 César nominations, for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor (twice) and Best Sound.

Plot

Alex, a former tap dancer, is an aging cafe waiter (chef de rang) in a large Parisian brasserie. He lives with his friend Gilbert, who also works at the brewery. Separated from his wife for a long time, he accumulates conquests. His dream: building an amusement park by the sea...

Cast