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The Embalmer

The Embalmer

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: L'imbalsamatore
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2002-09-06
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 7.208/10 (248 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $384,336
  • Production Companies: Fandango
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.4911
  • Languages: Italian

Cast & Crew

Ernesto Mahieux

Ernesto Mahieux

as Peppino Profeta

Valerio Foglia Manzillo

Valerio Foglia Manzillo

as Valerio

Elisabetta Rocchetti

Elisabetta Rocchetti

as Deborah

Lina Bernardi

Lina Bernardi

as Madre di Deborah

Pietro Biondi

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

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Keywords

sexual obsessionlove triangletaxidermyunrequited loveolder man younger man relationshipseaside townneo-noirevil dwarfmorbiditythird wheelrepressed gay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Embalmer?

The Embalmer is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2002-09-06.

Who are the main actors in The Embalmer?

The main cast includes Ernesto Mahieux, Valerio Foglia Manzillo, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Lina Bernardi, Pietro Biondi, .

Where can I watch The Embalmer online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Embalmer is available.

Is The Embalmer based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Embalmer?

The Embalmer has an IMDb rating of 7.208/10 based on 248 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Embalmer?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $384,336 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Embalmer?

The soundtrack was composed by Fandango. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Embalmer filmed?

The Embalmer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Embalmer?

The total runtime of The Embalmer is 101 minutes.

Is The Embalmer suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Embalmer?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Embalmer.

Does The Embalmer have a post-credit scene?

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