Tea with Mussolini(1999)

A story of civilized disobedience

6.4(162)1h 57mMarch 25, 1999

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

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Cast

Maggie Smith

Lady Hester Random

Judi Dench

Arabella

Joan Plowright

Mary Wallace

Cher

Elsa Strauss-Almerson

Lily Tomlin

Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell

Baird Wallace

Luca

Charlie Lucas

Luca (Child)

Michael Williams

British Consul

Paul Chequer

Wilfred Random, aka Miss Lucy

Massimo Ghini

Paolo

Paolo Seganti

Vittorio Fanfanni

Tessa Pritchard

Connie Raynor

Claudio Spadaro

Benito Mussolini

Roberto Farnesi

Maurizio

Chris Larkin

Major Gibson

Giacomo Gonnella

First Carabiniere

Allan Caister Pearce

American Dealer

Hermann Weiskopf

German Officer

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Where can I watch Tea with Mussolini?+

Tea with Mussolini is available to stream on Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Tea with Mussolini come out?+

Tea with Mussolini was released in 1999.

How long is Tea with Mussolini?+

Tea with Mussolini runs for 117 minutes (1 hour and 57 minutes).

Who directed Tea with Mussolini?+

Tea with Mussolini was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

Who stars in Tea with Mussolini?+

Tea with Mussolini stars Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher and Lily Tomlin.

Is Tea with Mussolini worth watching?+

Tea with Mussolini holds a 6.4/10 rating from 162 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, drama and war.

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