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

Mystery abounds when it is discovered that, one by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. The intriguing part of the murders is that each chef is killed in the same manner that... See full summary »

Director:

Ted Kotcheff

Writers:

Nan Lyons (novel), Ivan Lyons (novel),

Stars:

George Segal, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Morley

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
George Segal	...	Robby Ross
Jacqueline Bisset	...	Natasha
Robert Morley	...	Max
Jean-Pierre Cassel	...	Kohner
Philippe Noiret	...	Moulineau
Jean Rochefort	...	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

Storyline

Mystery abounds when it is discovered that, one by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. The intriguing part of the murders is that each chef is killed in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest Chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved.

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Plot Keywords:

chef | murder | food | food critic | question in title | 

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Taglines:

A delicious mystery.

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Genres:

Comedy | Mystery | Crime

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA Italy France West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1978 (France)

Also Known As:

Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe

Filming Locations:

Bavaria Filmstudios, Geiselgasteig, Grünwald, Bavaria, Germany

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 1,219,850 (Sweden)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aldrich Company, Bavaria Film, Geria Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (MGM Color)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Food critic Maximillian Vandeveer (Robert Morley) was responsible for writing an article in which Vandeveer theorizes "the world's most fabulous meal".

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Quotes

Max: Don't tell me another cook has been murdered! Who is it this time, Aunt Jemima?

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Connections

Referenced in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)

User Reviews

A Meal of Murder

"Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?" offers up a tasty recipe, combining mystery with laughs. This movie is peppered with colorful characters, such as Max, the snobbish English gourmand magazine editor, Robbie, the brash American fast food magnate, and a host of eccentric chefs. And you also get a feast for the eyes, with colorful views of London, Paris and Venice, and lush images of haute cuisine. This movie is satisfying, and perhaps will leave you hungry for more!