Summaries

In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • 1970s
  • food
  • actor
  • film producer
  • film industry
Genres
  • History
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 30, 1997
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies A la Carte Entertainment Lobos Grande Off The Menu LLC

Box office

Gross US & Canada $19285
Gross worldwide $19285

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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