Tea with Mussolini (1999)
Tea with Mussolini is a 1999 comedy movie directed by Franco Zeffirelli, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Maggie Smith, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright.
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
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What is Tea with Mussolini about?
In 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace. Mary and her cultured friends - including artist Arabella, young widow Elsa, and archaeologist Georgie - keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
When was Tea with Mussolini released?
Tea with Mussolini was released on 25 March 1999.
How long is Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini runs 1h 57m.
Who made Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Where can I watch Tea with Mussolini?
Tea with Mussolini is available on Amazon Video.
Where to watch Tea with Mussolini
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Maggie Smith as Lady Hester Random
- Judi Dench as Arabella
- Joan Plowright as Mary Wallace
- Cher as Elsa Strauss-Almerson
- Lily Tomlin as Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell
- Baird Wallace as Luca
- Charlie Lucas as Luca (Child)
- Michael Williams as British Consul
- Paul Chequer as Wilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy
- Massimo Ghini as Paolo
- Paolo Seganti as Vittorio Fanfanni
- Tessa Pritchard as Connie Raynor