Oh, If I Only Were a Man

Oh, If I Only Were a Man

1966 · 88 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy

Frustrated and unemployed after being sexually harassed repeatedly, Stella decides to play the role of a guy, using the identity of her twin brother (who is living in Australia) hoping to get a job. She immediately wins the trust of her new employers and soon gets promoted to manager. The troubles begin when she falls in love with her boss' son.

Directed by Stefanos Fotiadis · Written by Stefanos Fotiadis

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