The Embalmer (2002)
Movie 1h 41m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
The Embalmer is a drama and romance movie from 2002. It is directed by Matteo Garrone. The cast includes Elisabetta Rocchetti, Lina Bernardi and Ernesto Mahieux. The running time is 1h 41m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
Peppino is an aging taxidermist mocked for being short and sleazy who meets Valerio, a handsome if artless young man fascinated by his work. Euphoric, Peppino offers him a large salary to come work as his assistant, with the job burgeoning into a budding friendship Peppino mistakes for something more. But when Valerio meets Deborah, their fledgling romance is threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.
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Cast & crew
- Matteo GarroneDirector
- Elisabetta Rocchettias Deborah
- Lina Bernardias Madre di Deborah
- Ernesto Mahieuxas Peppino Profeta
- Valerio Foglia Manzilloas Valerio
- Pietro Biondias Padre di Deborah
- Marcella Granitoas Manuela
- Beppe Arenaas Proprietario officina
- Bernardino Terraccianoas Boss
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Questions about The Embalmer
- What genre is The Embalmer?
- The Embalmer is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Embalmer?
- Elisabetta Rocchetti, Lina Bernardi, Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, Pietro Biondi appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Embalmer?
- Matteo Garrone directed The Embalmer.
- How long is The Embalmer?
- The Embalmer runs for 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Is The Embalmer worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Embalmer?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
