Waiter!

Waiter!

1983 · 102 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

After a tumultuous life, a middle-aged headwaiter in a Parisian restaurant dreams of opening a seaside amusement park. When an old flame reappears, he reignites his feelings, but she is involved with another man.

Directed by Claude Sautet · Written by Claude Sautet

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