Franco Zeffirelli is truly a great director and cinematographer. But he's not a great story teller. Tea with Mussolini is the true story of a group of mostly British women living in Italy during World War II.

Against a back drop of beautiful buildings and art, the reality is this story is about this group of women rolling with the punches during the war. There's very little to jump up and down and be excited about. It's beautiful; not much happens. Your basic Yawn Fest.

Jammed Pipe!

Film Facts

Cast
• Cher
• Judi Dench
• Joan Plowright
• Maggie Smith
• Lily Tomlin
• Baird Wallace
• Charlie Lucas
• Massimo Ghini
• Paolo Seganti
• Paul Chequer
• Tessa Pritchard
• Mino Bellei
• Claudio Spadaro
• Rizia Ortolani
• Stefano Patrizi

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Released in 1999

MPAA Rating: PG

Reviewed by Mongo