Abissinia (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film
Released in 1993, Abissinia is a notable film directed by Francesco Ranieri Martinotti, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Antonio (Enrico Salimbeni) may not have been the most energetic waiter in the most popular restaurant in this unfashionable Adriatic tourist town, but that is no reason for his boss not to pay him. When he takes the wages that he is owed out of the till, not only does the owner throw him out, but he has him beaten up, to boot. Enzo (Mario Adorf), the owner of a restaurant so far off the beaten track it is widely known as Abissinia rather than being called by its true name, takes him in. The leisurely pace of everything that is done at the restaurant leaves Antonio with plenty of time to put together the story of its owner and the love of his life, and how he, too, fell from culinary glory to his present obscurity.
Who’s in it. Abissinia stars Enrico Salimbeni, Mario Adorf, Luca Zingaretti and Danila Pisano, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abissinia page.
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- Where can I watch Abissinia (1993)?
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- Who stars in Abissinia?
- Abissinia stars Enrico Salimbeni, Mario Adorf, Luca Zingaretti, Danila Pisano and Grażyna Szapołowska.
- When was Abissinia released?
- Abissinia was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.