The Man from the Restaurant (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1927, The Man from the Restaurant is a notable film directed by Yakov Protazanov, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. During the good old days of the Russian aristocracy, that is to say, before the October Revolution, in the city of Moscow there was a fancy restaurant which catered to the appetites and egos of the rich. In one such establishment works a middle-aged waiter who is devoted to serving his bourgeoisie clients correctly. However, his life outside his job is very different: His son was killed during the Russian civil war and the waiter's wife died of grief as a result....
Who’s in it. The Man from the Restaurant stars Michael Chekhov, Mikhail Klimov, Mikhail Narokov and Stepan Kuznetsov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Man from the Restaurant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from the Restaurant page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from the Restaurant (1927)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from the Restaurant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from the Restaurant worth watching?
- The Man from the Restaurant holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from the Restaurant?
- The Man from the Restaurant stars Michael Chekhov, Mikhail Klimov, Mikhail Narokov, Stepan Kuznetsov and Vera Malinovskaya.
- When was The Man from the Restaurant released?
- The Man from the Restaurant was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.