Delicatessen_
"A futuristic comic feast."
In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
Director
Marc Caro
Starring
Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Box Office
$1.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Delicatessen earned $1.8M against a $4.0M budget.
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Year context
Delicatessen was released 35 years ago in 1991.
CAST (20)
Dominique Pinon
Louison
Marie-Laure Dougnac
Julie Clapet
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
Clapet
Karin Viard
Mademoiselle Plusse
Ticky Holgado
Marcel Tapioca
PB
Pascal Benezech
Tried to Escape
EK
Edith Ker
Grandmother
Rufus
Robert Kube
Jacques Mathou
Roger Kube
Chick Ortega
Postman
Jean-François Perrier
Georges Interligator
Silvie Laguna
Aurore Interligator
Howard Vernon
Frog Man
Dominique Zardi
Taxi Driver
Anne-Marie Pisani
Madame Tapioca
Maurice Lamy
Pank
Patrick Paroux
Puk
Marc Caro
Fox
Eric Averlant
Turner
DB
Dominique Betenfeld
Paumeau
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$4.0M
Budget
$1.8M
Revenue
-55%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (3)
B
European Film Award for Best Production Designer
1991
WON
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
1991
WON
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
1991
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (1,589 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$4,000,000
Box Office
$1,794,187
Profit
$-2,205,813
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Delicatessen about?
In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
How long is Delicatessen?
Delicatessen has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who directed Delicatessen?
Delicatessen was directed by Marc Caro.
Who stars in Delicatessen?
The cast of Delicatessen includes Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Karin Viard, Ticky Holgado.
How much did Delicatessen make at the box office?
Delicatessen earned $1,794,187 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $4,000,000.
What is the rating of Delicatessen?
Delicatessen has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 1,589 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Science Fiction
Fantasy
KEYWORDS (11)
underground
suicide attempt
dystopia
post-apocalyptic future
dark comedy
clown
butcher
butcher's shop
vegetarian
terror cell
cannibal