Tea with Mussolini

Saw a documentary about Maggie Smith a few days ago and this film was mentioned. Don't think I've ever heard of it so treated myself and ordered a DVD. Watched it last night and thoroughly enjoyed it, some other famous names and faces in it as well as the superb Maggie. Any one else seen it?

Re: Tea with Mussolini

I saw it years ago Sue but can't remember much about it .

I do like Maggie Smith I think she is an excellent actress (or am I supposed to say actor these days).

Re: Tea with Mussolini

I saw it many years ago and vaguely remember the film as being not bad at all. I think it had Cher and Lily Tomlin as well as a few top British actors. I think it was directed by Zeffereli (sp?) who turned out good movies if you like his style.

Re: Tea with Mussolini

Yes - I also have the DVD - watched it quite a few times now. Maggie Smith is superb.

Re: Tea with Mussolini

Says on the back of the DVD case that Zefferili based it on his childhood growing up in Italy. The scenery is stunning.