The Embalmer(2002)
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The Embalmer Synopsis
Peppino, a diminutive taxidermist with a reputation for sleaziness, meets Valerio, a handsome if artless much younger man fascinated by the trade. Peppino offers him a large salary to be his assistant—the job burgeoning into a budding friendship he mistakes for something more. When Valerio gets a girlfriend, their fledgling romance will be threatened by an insanely jealous third wheel.
The Embalmer (2002) is a drama and romance film directed by Matteo Garrone, released on September 6, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, Elisabetta Rocchetti and Lina Bernardi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 259 ratings.
- Director:
- Matteo Garrone
- Writers:
- Massimo Gaudioso, Massimo Gaudioso, Ugo Chiti
- Producers:
- Domenico Procacci
- Cinematographer:
- Marco Onorato
- Composer:
- Gianluigi Carlone
- Production:
- Fandango
- Revenue:
- $384,336
- Status:
- Released
The Embalmer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernesto Mahieux
as Peppino Profeta
Valerio Foglia Manzillo
as Valerio
Elisabetta Rocchetti
as Deborah
Lina Bernardi
as Madre di Deborah
Pietro Biondi
as Padre di Deborah
- Marcella Granito
Marcella Granito
as Manuela
- Beppe Arena
Beppe Arena
as Proprietario officina
- Bernardino Terracciano
Bernardino Terracciano
as Boss
- Vincenzo Puocci
Vincenzo Puocci
as Scagnozzo #1
- Renato Puocci
Renato Puocci
as Scagnozzo #2
- Valentino Puocci
Valentino Puocci
as Scagnozzo #3
Antonella Lori
as Moglie boss
Key crew
Directed by Matteo Garrone, written by Massimo Gaudioso, Massimo Gaudioso and Ugo Chiti, produced by Domenico Procacci.
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The Embalmer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 259 ratings.
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The Embalmer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Embalmer online?
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The Embalmer (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Embalmer?
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The main cast of The Embalmer (2002) includes Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Lina Bernardi and Pietro Biondi. The film was directed by Matteo Garrone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Embalmer released?
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The Embalmer was released on September 6, 2002 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Embalmer worth watching?
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The Embalmer (2002) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 259 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.