Monday Morning Maybe

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The Balloon Vendor

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1974 | 89 min | 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
Tailor-made for anyone who wants something that moves them and people who like stories about real, flawed people. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A young boy tries to make living out of a puppet show when his mother abandons him and his father.

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 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mario Gariazzo

  • Lee J. CobbTwenty Years
  • James WhitmoreAntonio
  • Renato CestièGiacomino
  • Marina MalfattiMaria
  • Maurizio ArenaRomolo
  • Adolfo CeliDr. Monforte
  • Lina VolonghiSister Maria
  • Cyril CusackBalloon Vendor
  • Arnaldo CaivanoIce Cream Vendor (uncredited)