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Baird Wallace, Charlie Lucas, Cher

Taken from a chapter in the autobiography of acclaimed filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, TEA WITH MUSSOLINI is written by British novelist and playwright John Mortimer and Zeffirelli, drawing on the latter...( read more  read more... )'s published memoirs. The film tells of Luca Innocenti (born out of wedlock and not officially recognized by his father) and his struggle to assert his independence and find his way into a life of art. The coming-of-age tale is also a haunting evocation of a vanished world: that of the quiet city of Florence on the brink of World War II. Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith portray the eccentric, colorful and strong-willed ladies - called the "Scorpioni" for their biting wit - who, along with a free-spirited American art collector (Cher) and archeologist (Lily Tomlin), raise the youth and fashion him, though Italian, into "a perfect British gentleman."

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PG, 1 hr. 57 min.

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Release Date: May 14, 1999

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DVD Release Date: November 16, 1999

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  • thmtsang
    September 10, 2007
    thmtsang
    True story about a group of women bonded together by their situation during World War II. Excellent cast. Beautiful scenery.
  • smith44
    March 28, 2006
    smith44
    What the Hell is Cher doing in this good movie?
  • graveling861
    March 4, 2009
    graveling861
    A lighter view of a dark time. Pretty enjoyable.
  • JediAlex
    October 19, 2009
    JediAlex
    A wonderful story set in Italy before and during World War II.
  • djabonillojr2008
    October 9, 2009
    djabonillojr2008
    at first my impression to this film was "comedy" but later on as i watched and observed i was connected with their lives and their plights. it's very touching yet scary movie about the british women and or american woman during world war 2 as they were apprehend as almost like je...( read more)ws into the holocaust experience. overall it was enjoyable and chewable film but the only character that i like is Mary Wallace of course she is played by touching Dame Joan Plowright.
  • KirstyMarie93
    July 19, 2009
    KirstyMarie93
    Magical. Cher Is Amazing.
  • tallstory69
    June 8, 2009
    tallstory69
    Sound story line and performances, but a little long. Not the most gripping flim
  • cleopatra2008
    June 4, 2009
    cleopatra2008
    it was my first cher movie ..i have heard a lot about her and i know now wy ..cher is a very talented woman ..this movie represent the period of world war2 ..didnt regret watching it coz cher made it fun
  • tyddewi
    March 11, 2009
    tyddewi
    SuperStar performances by all the leads.
  • Soundsofmadness
    January 10, 2009
    Soundsofmadness
    No thankyou - Not interested.

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  • KirstyMarie93
    December 11, 2008
    KirstyMarie93
    I LOVE This Movie, One Of My All Time Favourite Cher Movies.

    Cher Is AMAZING In This Movie.
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