Monday Morning Maybe

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1947 | 94 min | Crime, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Running on Empty or Glengarry Glen Ross, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1947: an older pace and style.

After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.

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 powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Leslie Fenton

  • Alan LaddMajor Larry Briggs
  • Veronica LakeSusan Cleaver
  • Douglas DickCaptain Mike Perry
  • Wally CassellSergeant Pete Rocco
  • Luther AdlerLieutenant Keon
  • Morris CarnovskyAlex Maris
  • Luis van RootenSimon
  • Mikhail RasumnyHotel Clerk
  • Eugene BordenBoat Captain
  • Griff BarnettSurgeon