Taste of Life(1988)
Elvio Battistini works as a ticket taker in the local cinema of the small town where he lives. He has a prosthesis in one leg, the result of an accident, but he tells anyone who will listen it is a war injury. Giuseppe Mondardini, is also an older man living alone in what was the splendid family home. When Elvio and Giuseppe meet, they hit it off immediately. A trip to a cooler area is in order, so Mordardini unveils his ancient automobile.
Movie: Taste of Life
Top 9 Billed Cast
Elvio Battistini
Giuseppe Mondardini
Germaine
Riccardo
Friend of Battistini
Old woman at the banquet
Custodian of the aquifer plant
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Elvio Battistini works as a ticket taker in the local cinema of the small town where he lives. He has a prosthesis in one leg, the result of an accident, but he tells anyone who will listen it is a war injury. Giuseppe Mondardini, is also an older man living alone in what was the splendid family home. When Elvio and Giuseppe meet, they hit it off immediately. A trip to a cooler area is in order, so Mordardini unveils his ancient automobile.
Release Date
1988-12-22
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5.5
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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Italiano
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