The Embalmer
Originally released in 2002. The Embalmer is a drama/romance film. directed by Matteo Garrone.
Starring Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, and Elisabetta Rocchetti
Synopsis
Peppino, a diminutive taxidermist with a reputation for sleaziness, meets Valerio, a handsome if artless much younger man fascinated by the trade. Peppino offers him a large salary to be his assistant—the job burgeoning into a budding friendship he mistakes for something more. When Valerio gets a girlfriend, their fledgling romance will be threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (249 votes)
Box Office
$384.3K
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ernesto Mahieux
as Peppino Profeta
Valerio Foglia Manzillo
as Valerio
Elisabetta Rocchetti
as Deborah
Lina Bernardi
as Madre di Deborah
Pietro Biondi
as Padre di Deborah
Marcella Granito
as Manuela
Beppe Arena
as Proprietario officina
Bernardino Terracciano
as Boss
Vincenzo Puocci
as Scagnozzo #1
Renato Puocci
as Scagnozzo #2
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $384,336
Production Companies
- Fandango
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Embalmer about?
Peppino, a diminutive taxidermist with a reputation for sleaziness, meets Valerio, a handsome if artless much younger man fascinated by the trade. Peppino offers him a large salary to be his assist...
Who directed The Embalmer?
The Embalmer was directed by Matteo Garrone.
How long is The Embalmer?
The Embalmer has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Embalmer released?
The Embalmer was released on September 6, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Embalmer?
The main cast of The Embalmer includes Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Lina Bernardi, Pietro Biondi.
Is The Embalmer worth watching?
The Embalmer has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 249 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.