Tea with Mussolini
"A story of civilized disobedience"
Originally released in 1999. Tea with Mussolini is a comedy/drama film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, and Joan Plowright
Synopsis
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (153 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$21M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Maggie Smith
as Lady Hester Random
Judi Dench
as Arabella
Joan Plowright
as Mary Wallace
Cher
as Elsa Strauss-Almerson
Lily Tomlin
as Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell
Baird Wallace
as Luca
Charlie Lucas
as Luca (Child)
Michael Williams
as British Consul
Paul Chequer
as Wilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy
Massimo Ghini
as Paolo
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,001,563
Production Companies
- Cattleya
- Cineritmo
- Film and General Productions
- Medusa Produzione
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tea with Mussolini about?
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - in...
Who directed Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Tea with Mussolini released?
Tea with Mussolini was released on March 25, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tea with Mussolini?
The main cast of Tea with Mussolini includes Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher, Lily Tomlin.
Is Tea with Mussolini worth watching?
Tea with Mussolini has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 153 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.