Old Maids
Seen it?1966 | 99 min | Mystery, Comedy, Crime
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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved A Shot in the Dark, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
Bettina Eriksen, manager of her Uncle Teodor's nursing home, is being framed for murder. With the help of 2 older ladies, Bettina sets out to find out the murderer's identity and motive.
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 Sven Methling
- Helle VirknerBettina Eriksen
- Maria GarlandJohanne
- Else-Marie Juul HansenEmma
- Hans W. PetersenOnkel Theodor
- Arthur JensenPetersen
- Tove MaësBitten
- Gyda Hansen Elsa
- Bjørn Puggaard-MüllerOsby
- Bertel LauringGustav
- Lars LunøeDoktor Jørgensen