Buffet Froid (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, Buffet Froid is a comedy and crime film directed by Bertrand Blier, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An absurd black comedy that cunningly reverses the conventions of the crime thriller to comment on the alienating and dehumanizing effects of contemporary urban life. Alphonse Tram is unwittingly involved in several murders despite having no memory of committing the crimes. His confusion lead him to confess to his neighbour, Inspector Morvandieu. Alphonse and Morvandieu become the axis around which murders occur.
Who’s in it. Buffet Froid stars Gérard Depardieu as Alphonse Tram, Bernard Blier as Inspecteur Morvandieu, Jean Carmet as Le vieil assassin and Michel Serrault as Le comptable, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Buffet Froid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buffet Froid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buffet Froid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buffet Froid (1979)?
- In US, Buffet Froid is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buffet Froid worth watching?
- Buffet Froid holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Buffet Froid?
- Buffet Froid stars Gérard Depardieu, Bernard Blier, Jean Carmet, Michel Serrault and Geneviève Page.
- When was Buffet Froid released?
- Buffet Froid was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.