Secrets of a French Maid
Seen it?1980 | 88 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
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Frau Oberst has 2 young nieces who are very open with their sexuality. She hopes to find adequate lovers for her nieces and along the way finds herself in some precarious sexual situations. After a series of sexual encounters between just about everyone at the estate, the Countess drops by for a party where the nieces announce their wedding intentions.
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 Erwin C. Dietrich
- Karine GambierFrau Oberst
- Brigitte LahaieJulia
- Nadine PascalNinette
- France LomayMarquise
- Cathy StewartNana
- Pascale VitalFlorentine
- Will StoerGerard
- Mike MontanaSimon
- Hans-Ruedi IslerJean
- Eric FalkErik