The Mistress is Served
1976 · 105 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama
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.
Directed by Mario Lanfranchi · Written by Mario Lanfranchi
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Senta Berger Angela -
Maurizio Arena Domenico Cardona -
Bruno Zanin Daniele Cardona -
Erika Blanc Olga -
Barbara Vittoria Calori Sultana -
Pina Cei Countess Fanny - A Angiolina Quinterno Lina
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Barbara Nascimbene Claudia
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