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Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.4K
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Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Mystery
One by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. Each chef murdered in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed great... Read allOne by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. Each chef murdered 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.One by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. Each chef murdered 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.
IMDb RATING
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2.4K
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  • Director
    • Ted Kotcheff
  • Writers
    • Nan Lyons(novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe")
    • Ivan Lyons(novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe")
    • Peter Stone(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Robert Morley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ted Kotcheff
  • Writers
    • Nan Lyons(novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe")
    • Ivan Lyons(novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe")
    • Peter Stone(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • George Segal
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Robert Morley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    Jacqueline Bisset and George Segal in Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)
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    George Segal
    George Segal
    • Robby Rossas Robby Ross
    Jacqueline Bisset
    Jacqueline Bisset
    • Natashaas Natasha
    Robert Morley
    Robert Morley
    • Maxas Max
    Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel
    • Kohneras Kohner
    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Moulineauas Moulineau
    Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort
    • Grandvilliersas Grandvilliers
    Gigi Proietti
    Gigi Proietti
    • Ravelloas Ravello
    • (as Luigi Proietti)
    Stefano Satta Flores
    • Fausto Zoppias Fausto Zoppi
    Madge Ryan
    Madge Ryan
    • Beechamas Beecham
    Frank Windsor
    Frank Windsor
    • Blodgettas Blodgett
    Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis
    • St. Claireas St. Claire
    Tim Barlow
    Tim Barlow
    • Doyleas Doyle
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Dr. Deereas Dr. Deere
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Cantrellas Cantrell
    Jean Gaven
    Jean Gaven
    • Salpetreas Salpetre
    Daniel Emilfork
    Daniel Emilfork
    • Saint-Justeas Saint-Juste
    Jacques Marin
    Jacques Marin
    • Massenetas Massenet
    Jacques Balutin
    • Chappemainas Chappemain
    • Director
      • Ted Kotcheff
    • Writers
      • Nan Lyons(novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe")
      • Ivan Lyons(novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe")
      • Peter Stone(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Food for the film was created by master of nouvelle cuisine, prominent premiere French chef Paul Bocuse.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Wiz/Who is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?/Girlfriends/The Big Fix/Days of Heaven (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      La Paloma
      (uncredited)

      Music by Sebastian Iradier

      Arranged by Jack Hayes

    User reviews19

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    Top review
    8/10
    sheer comic delight from beginning to end
    This one is going to make it to the roster of all-time great comedies. Its sheer classiness and the elegant level of its wit on both the verbal and visual level - so different from the crassness and vulgarity of much American comedy (the more so in recent years) - made me suspect an English touch, and sure enough, the Canadian-born director, Ted Kotcheff, made his career in the UK. Jacqueline Bissett is a delight to the eye and George Segal makes a charmingly roguish screen presence; they work wonderfully off each other. But Robert Morley - perfectly cast - runs away with the whole movie with his acerbically comic portrayal of the gourmet-cum-gourmand Max. The wonderfully funny food references throughout, and the gorgeous cinematography of European locales put the icing on this comic eclair. And, just for good measure, first-time viewers will have a devil of a time trying to decide just who is killing the great chefs of Europe. This ranks right up there with the best of the Ealing Studios work. A must-see for connoisseurs of literate comedy.
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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1978 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • West Germany
      • United States
      • Italy
      • France
    • Official site
      • Bavaria Film (Germany)
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Ko ubija velike kuhare Evrope
    • Filming locations
      • 100 Park Lane, Mayfair, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Aldrich Company
      • Lorimar Productions
      • Geria Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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