A Matter of Taste (2000)

6.3/10 90 min Drama

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

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

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

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