Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978)
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- PG
- 1h 52min
- Comedy, Crime
- 13 Sep 1978 (France)
- Movie
One by one, the greatest Chefs in Europe are being killed. Each chef murdered in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest Chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| George Segal | ... |
Robby Ross
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| Jacqueline Bisset | ... |
Natasha
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| Robert Morley | ... |
Max
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| Jean-Pierre Cassel | ... |
Kohner
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| Philippe Noiret | ... |
Moulineau
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| Jean Rochefort | ... |
Grandvilliers
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| Gigi Proietti | ... |
Ravello
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Stefano Satta Flores | ... |
Fausto Zoppi
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| Madge Ryan | ... |
Beecham
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| Frank Windsor | ... |
Blodgett
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| Peter Sallis | ... |
St. Claire
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| Tim Barlow | ... |
Doyle
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| John Le Mesurier | ... |
Dr. Deere
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Cantrell
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| Jean Gaven | ... |
Inspector Henri Salpêtre
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Daniel Emilfork | ... |
Saint-Juste
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| Jacques Marin | ... |
Massenet
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Jacques Balutin | ... |
Chappemain
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Jean Parédès | ... |
Brissac
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| Michael Chow | ... |
Soong
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Anita Graham | ... |
Blonde
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| Nicholas Ball | ... |
Skeffington
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David Cook | ... |
Bussingbill
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| Nigel Havers | ... |
Counterman
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John Carlisle | ... |
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Sheila Ruskin | ... |
Actress
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Kenneth Fortescue | ... |
Director
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| Struan Rodger | ... |
Asst. Director
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Derek Smith | ... |
Man In Corridor
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Marjorie Smith | ... |
TV Receptionist
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Aimée Delamain | ... |
Old Woman
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Lyall Jones | ... |
Robby's Driver
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| Eddie Tagoe | ... |
Mumbala
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| Caroline Langrishe | ... |
Loretta
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| Sylvia Kay | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Ronald Leigh-Hunt | ... |
Priest marrying Bobby and Natasha (uncredited)
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Steve Meek | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ted Kotcheff | ||
Written by
| Nan Lyons | ... | (novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe") & |
| Ivan Lyons | ... | (novel "Someone Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe") |
| Peter Stone | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Merv Adelson | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Aldrich | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| William Aldrich | ... | producer |
| Lynn Guthrie | ... | associate producer |
| Lee Rich | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Henry Mancini | ||
Cinematography by
| John Alcott | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Thom Noble | ||
Editorial Department
| Pepita Fairfax | ... | assistant film editor |
| Andrew Gonzales | ... | associate film editor |
Production Design by
| Rolf Zehetbauer | ||
Art Direction by
| Werner Achmann | ||
Costume Design by
| Donfeld | ||
| Anton Eder | ... | (costumes: men) |
| Linda Henrikson | ... | (costumes: women) |
| Judy Moorcroft | ||
Makeup Department
| Emile LaVigne | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Segal |
| Simon Thompson | ... | hair stylist: Miss Bisset |
| Ago von Sperl | ... | makeup artist |
| Rüdiger von Sperl | ... | hair stylist (as Rudiger Von Sperl) / makeup artist |
Production Management
| René Dupont | ... | production manager: England |
| Paul Lemaire | ... | unit manager: France |
| Harry R. Sokal | ... | production supervisor (as Henri Sokal) |
| Juliette Toutain | ... | unit manager: France |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Silvano Agosti | ... | assistant director: Italy (as Jobst Grapow) |
| Bernard Cohn | ... | assistant director: France |
| Don French | ... | second assistant director |
| Wolfgang Glattes | ... | assistant director |
| Guy Travers | ... | assistant director: England |
Art Department
| Milly Burns | ... | art director: England (as Millie Burns) |
| Harry Freude | ... | property buyer |
| Friedrich Galla | ... | assistant property master |
| Horst Grandt | ... | property master |
| André Labussière | ... | set dresser: France |
| Ray Traynor | ... | property master: England |
| Drew Struzan | ... | poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Victor Guarnier | ... | sound effects editor |
| David Hildyard | ... | sound mixer |
| John Jolliffe | ... | sound effects editor |
| Richard Kupper | ... | dialogue editor |
| Tommy Staples | ... | boom operator |
| James G. Stewart | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Larry Tozzi | ... | sound coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lewis Bogue | ... | electrical gaffer |
| David James | ... | still photographer |
| Fred Leitensdorfer | ... | key grip (as Fred Leitenstorfer) |
| Douglas Milsome | ... | assistant camera (as Doug Milsome) |
| Karl-Heinz Vogelmann | ... | still photographer (as Karlheinz Vogelmann) |
| Michael Waldleitner | ... | assistant camera |
| Eric Williams | ... | camera operator |
| Jerry Sandler | ... | focus puller dailies (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Irene Lamb | ... | casting: UK |
| Barbara Miller | ... | casting: Lorimar |
| Paolo Rolli | ... | casting: Italy |
Location Management
| Bea Blondell | ... | location auditor |
| Carlo Margraf | ... | location manager: Italy |
Music Department
| John C. Hammell | ... | music editor |
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Henry Mancini | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Georgiana Hamilton | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Joan Bennett | ... | assistant to producer |
| John David | ... | production assistant: England |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | ... | title designer |
| Regina Gruss | ... | unit publicist |
| Lutz Hengst | ... | production executive: Bavaria |
| Christl Kirchner | ... | production accountant |
| Eddie Saeta | ... | production executive: Lorimar |
| Ilse Schwarzwald | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Bocuse | ... | food designer (uncredited) |
| Paul Bürks | ... | voice dubbing: Daniel Emilfork (uncredited) |
| David Oliver Pfeil | ... | title cinematographer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Aldrich Company
- Lorimar Productions
- Geria Productions (in association with)
- Bavaria Film (in association with)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1978) (United States) (theatrical)
- G.T.O. Films Ltd. (1978) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fox-Stockholm Film Distribution (1978) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinema Service International (CS) (1979) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Fram Film (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Sofilmes (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Herald Film Company (1979) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Transeuropa (1979) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- CBS (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- FIDA International Films (1978) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1978) (Australia) (theatrical)
- ARTE (1999) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2000) (France) (tv)
- ARTE (2020) (France) (tv)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Canal+ (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Eizô Bunka-sha (2023) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Eizô Bunka-sha (2023) (Japan) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Filmjuwelen (2024) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Filmjuwelen (2024) (Germany) (DVD)
- La Cinq (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Orustak Soft (2023) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Orustak Soft (2023) (Japan) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (France) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arriflex (filmed with)
- Cafe Royal (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Cipriani Hotel (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Hotel Danieli (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Hyde Park Hotel, London (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Maxim's Restaurant, Paris (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Restaurant Faugeron, Paris (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Restaurant Lapérouse (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Restaurant Lucas Carton, Paris (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Restaurant Pre Catelan, Paris (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Restaurant Tour d'Argent Paris (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- The New Lido Restaurant, Paris (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- The White Elephant Restaurant, London (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
- Venice Fishmarket (the producers wish to express their appreciation for the opportunity of photographing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Blessed with a delicate tongue and a biting wit, Max Vandervere, revered editor of Epicurus Magazine, has chosen the courses for the world's most fabulous meal and the four chefs who created them. Among them are the ravishing Natasha O'Brien, famed for her pastry, and Louis Kohner, whose baked pigeons are nonpareil. Murder suddenly darkens the gourmet world when Louis is found baked to death in London and suspicion falls on Natasha and her ex-husband Robby Ross, a fast-foods franchiser who is trying to convince the great chefs of Europe to lend their names to his chain of omelet shops. Max then sends Natasha to Venice to interview renowned lobster chef Fausto Zoppi for a fish course, but he, too, is found dead, drowned in his lobster tank. Clearly, the murders are connected to Max's ultimate menu. Written by Happy_Evil_Dude |
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| Taglines | The mystery-comedy that tastes as good as it looks. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $7,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The original novel revealed the murderer at the very beginning; the film opted to reveal it at the end. In addition, the film's killer in the film was not the same one as the novel. See more » |
| Goofs | In the final scene, the character of Robert Morley enumerates the three chefs that have been killed, saying "Kohner, Grandvilliers, Moulineau...", but the second chef murdered in the movie is the Italian Fausto Zoppi, not Grandvilliers, who had attempted suicide and survived. He should have said instead: "Kohner, Zoppi, Moulineau...". See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Wiz/Who is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?/Girlfriends/The Big Fix/Days of Heaven (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Paloma See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Deere:
Ah, Maximilian, how very good of you to be so punctual! Max: The name is Vandeveer. I don't wish to be on first name terms with anyone who's had their fingers up my rectum. See more » |