Lobster for Breakfast
Originally released in 1979. Lobster for Breakfast is a comedy film. directed by Giorgio Capitani.
Starring Enrico Montesano, Claude Brasseur, and Janet Ågren
Synopsis
Marco is married to Carla, a rich businesswoman. She's off to Geneva for two days; he has a tryst with Monique, a Swedish air hostess. Carla's flight is canceled, so she heads home about to catch Mario en flagrant. Mario's salvation is Enrico, an old school mate and hapless salesman who shows up to beg Mario to buy toilets so he won't lose his job. Mario signs an order in exchange for Enrico's posing as Monique's husband. Carla invites them to stay overnight and join a business dinner party catered by Enrico's wife, Matilde. Enrico spends the evening trying to avoid her, Mario spends it chasing the willing Monique, and Carla wants to close a deal. Can this farce end happily?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1979
46 years ago
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Enrico Montesano
as Enrico Tucci
Claude Brasseur
as Mario Spinosi
Janet Ågren
as Monique Dubois
Claudine Auger
as Carla Rebaudengo Spinosi
Silvia Dionisio
as Matilde Tucci
Adriana Innocenti
as sig.ra Duchamp
Franca Scagnetti
as vicina di casa Tucci
Cesare Gelli
as sig. Franzi
Geoffrey Copleston
as sig. Duchamp
Renato Mori
as rag. Trocchia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- U.C.E. Productions
- Italian International Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lobster for Breakfast about?
Marco is married to Carla, a rich businesswoman. She's off to Geneva for two days; he has a tryst with Monique, a Swedish air hostess. Carla's flight is canceled, so she heads home about to catch M...
Who directed Lobster for Breakfast?
Lobster for Breakfast was directed by Giorgio Capitani.
When was Lobster for Breakfast released?
Lobster for Breakfast was released on March 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lobster for Breakfast?
The main cast of Lobster for Breakfast includes Enrico Montesano, Claude Brasseur, Janet Ågren, Claudine Auger, Silvia Dionisio.