restaurant,waiting,short film

The Absent-Minded Waiter (1977)

Poster for The Absent-Minded Waiter

Bernie Cates requests the services of the most absent-minded waiter he's ever seen, who pours water before setting the glasses, endlessly repeats questions, brings wrong orders, and ruins everything- but the bill.

Cast & Crew

Director
Carl Gottlieb
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    Steven Steve Martin
  • Profile picture of Teri Garr
    Susan Cates Teri Garr
  • Profile picture of Buck Henry
    Bernie Cates Buck Henry
  • Profile picture of Naomi Stevens
    Naomi Naomi Stevens
  • Profile picture of Ivor Barry
    Ivor Barry
  • Profile picture of Peter Elbling
    Peter Elbling
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    Beans Morocco

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Keywords

  • restaurant
  • waiting
  • short film