Monday Morning Maybe

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The Secret of a Great Narrator

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1972 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why 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 and history buffs.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.

The life of the famous French writer Alexander Dumas the Elder. Screenwriter Jaroslav Dietl did not hide his admiration for this literary giant, and in addition to the screenplay he also wrote a three-part TV play about Dumas (starring Vladimír Menšík). In Kachyn's film, Dumas played the father and son of the Štěpánková brothers, and it was a very difficult and difficult task for these young actors.

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 Karel Kachyňa

  • Martin Štěpánek
  • Petr Štěpánek
  • Otakar Brousek
  • Jana Hlaváčová
  • Slávka Budínová
  • Milena Dvorská
  • Jana Švandová
  • Petr Kostka
  • Carmen Mayerová
  • Vladimír Šmeral