The Mistress is Served
Seen it?1976 | 105 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
A bankrupt Italian count commit suicide and one of his creditors takes over his family villa but he allows the widow, the mother, and the three adult sisters to stay on. The creditor is a wealthy businessman, but also basically an uncouth peasant (who fancies himself an opera singer). Still, the dimwitted, sex-crazed sisters try to seduce both him and his shy, virginal son who accompanies him.
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 917 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mario Lanfranchi
- Senta BergerAngela
- Maurizio ArenaDomenico Cardona
- Bruno ZaninDaniele Cardona
- Erika BlancOlga
- Barbara Vittoria CaloriSultana
- Pina CeiCountess Fanny
- Angiolina QuinternoLina
- Patrizia De Clara
- Barbara NascimbeneClaudia