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A Matter of Taste

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.

Top Cast

  • Bernard Giraudeau

    Bernard Giraudeau

    Frédéric Delamont

  • Jean-Pierre Lorit

    Jean-Pierre Lorit

    Nicolas Rivière

  • Charles Berling

    Charles Berling

    René Rousset

  • Florence Thomassin

    Florence Thomassin

    Béatrice

  • Jean-Pierre Léaud

    Jean-Pierre Léaud

    Investigating judge

  • Artus de Penguern

    Artus de Penguern

    Flavert

  • Laurent Spielvogel

    Laurent Spielvogel

    Doctor Rossignon

  • Élizabeth Macocco

    Élizabeth Macocco

    Caroline

  • Anne-Marie Philipe

    Anne-Marie Philipe

    Doctor Ferrières

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.

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