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The Career of a Chambermaid (1976): Cast

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The Career of a Chambermaid is a 1976 comedy drama directed by Dino Risi, starring Agostina Belli as Marcella Valmarin alias Alba Doris, Carla Mancini and Ugo Tognazzi. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.

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The Career of a Chambermaid (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Dino Risi
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Career of a Chambermaid About?

The premise of The Career of a Chambermaid without spoilers.

It satirically examines the Fascist era’s climate when Italy’s popular “White Telephone” bourgeois comedies were in vogue. Agostina Belli shines as a Venetian who rises from chambermaid to prostitute, then singer, film star and the lover of ‘Il Duce’. Her performance earned a special David di Donatello award, Italy’s Oscar equivalent.

The Career of a Chambermaid Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • older man young girl sex
  • dream
  • young
  • commedia all'italiana
  • italian comedy
  • sex
  • female nudity
  • erotica
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Cast & crew

The Career of a Chambermaid Cast & Characters

Agostina Belli leads the cast as Marcella Valmarin alias Alba Doris, with Carla Mancini as Le prostitute in divisa da marinaio and Ugo Tognazzi as Adelmo. Directed by Dino Risi; 30 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Career of a Chambermaid

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From the director

More from Dino Risi

More films directed by Dino Risi: Una Vita Difficile, I’ll Be Going Now, I’ll Be Going Now and Life with the Kids.

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The Career of a Chambermaid Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “La diva del teléfono blanco” and “La carrière d'une femme de chambre”.

Also known as
  • La diva del teléfono blanco
  • La carrière d'une femme de chambre
  • De carrière van een kamermeisje
  • La carrera de una doncella
  • Fehér telefonok
  • Белые телефоны
  • 白色电话, თეთრი ტელეფონები
  • Telefones Brancos

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The Career of a Chambermaid FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Career of a Chambermaid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Career of a Chambermaid?

The Career of a Chambermaid runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was The Career of a Chambermaid released?

The Career of a Chambermaid was released on February 6, 1976.

Who directed The Career of a Chambermaid?

The Career of a Chambermaid was directed by Dino Risi.

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Who is in the cast of The Career of a Chambermaid?

The Career of a Chambermaid stars Agostina Belli as Marcella Valmarin alias Alba Doris, Carla Mancini as Le prostitute in divisa da marinaio and Ugo Tognazzi as Adelmo, among 30 credited actors.

Does The Career of a Chambermaid have a post-credit scene?

No. The Career of a Chambermaid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Career of a Chambermaid in?

The original language of The Career of a Chambermaid is Italian.

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