From Maid to Lady
Seen it?1979 | 98 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who need a good giggle. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Rubina arrives in Rome from the high mountain in search of her boyfriend Carlo, who refuses to keep her word of marriage, in view of which she falsely accuses him of having raped her and the boy is imprisoned. Rubina is placed as a maid in David's house. David who has a bizarre family runs a boutique with his son Leo. She soon becomes a clerk in the store, where she conquers everyone, and marries Leo. She will have various sexual experiences. But she gets pregnant by her boyfriend who has since been released from prison.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vittorio De Sisti
- Carmen VillaniRubina
- Vincenzo CrocittiLeo Romiti - the son
- Mauro FrittellaCarlo Pasquini
- Josele RománDelia Romiti - the daughter
- Francisco CecilioGiovanni
- Francesco MulèDavide Romiti - the father
- María Luisa PonteAdele Romiti
- Alessandra CardiniMargherita - the shop clerk (as Sandra Cardini)
- Alberto SquillanteThe male shop Clerk
- Catharina DahlinGerman customer (uncredited)