IMDb > Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)

Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 7 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   878 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 14% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Ivan Lyons (novel)
Nan Lyons (novel)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
13 September 1978 (France) more
Genre:
Tagline:
The mystery-comedy that tastes as good as it looks. more
Plot:
Mystery abounds when it is discovered that, one by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
The movie is a murder mystery and not a fashion show more (12 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

George Segal ... Robby

Jacqueline Bisset ... Natasha O'Brien
Robert Morley ... Max

Jean-Pierre Cassel ... Kohner
Philippe Noiret ... Moulineau
Jean Rochefort ... Auguste Grandvilliers
Gigi Proietti ... Ravello (as Luigi Proietti)
Stefano Satta Flores ... Fausto Zoppi
Madge Ryan ... Beecham
Frank Windsor ... Blodgett
Peter Sallis ... St. Claire
Tim Barlow ... Doyle
John Le Mesurier ... Dr. Deere

Joss Ackland ... Cantrell
Jean Gaven ... Salpetre
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Die Schlemmerorgie (West Germany)
Ein Kochtopf voller Leichen (West Germany) (video title)
La grande cuisine (France)
Qualcuno sta uccidendo i più grandi cuochi d'europa (Italy)
Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe
Too Many Chefs (UK)
more
Runtime:
112 min
Language:
Color:
Color (MGM Color)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Last cinema film of Ronald Leigh-Hunt. more
Quotes:
Dr. Deere: Ah, Maximilian, how very good of you to be so punctual!
Max: The name is Vandeveer. I don't wish to be on first name terms with anyone who's had their fingers up my rectum.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004) (TV) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
The movie is a murder mystery and not a fashion show, 1 April 2008
10/10
Author: jameschastain47 from United States

The mystery is the thing.

Some of the greatest Chef's of England and the Continent are being murdered all around and no one knows why. But everyone certainly knows how for all of them, whoops, wont tell more don't want to spoil any second of this movie. But yep this is a real serious murder mystery alright! The fun is in the timing, these are some of the best actors of the times. Finest of their times to be honest.

Whether handsome, beautiful or ugly, that is immaterial. They are all consummate actors, ACTING and creating the characters we either grow to love, hate, loath or find funny as hell. BUT no matter how we react to them, they do what great actors do, they make the viewers really believe in them.

The comedy and the black humor are a mix of Keystone Cops and Burns and Alan craziness. Take it for the fun it is and enjoy the movie with friends. A party is in order for this one, good wine, cheeses, fancy deserts and a little sinister fun.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (12 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Favorite Line? rupertsboy
How can you encourage a dvd release? flaubert110
Please vote for a DVD steffenc
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Devil Wears Prada Suspicion Ratatouille From Hell The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.