The Maids (1975): Cast
The Maids is a 1975 drama directed by Christopher Miles, starring Glenda Jackson as Solange, Susannah York and Vivien Merchant. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Christopher Miles
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The American Film Theatre
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Maids About?
The premise of The Maids without spoilers.
Based on Jean‑Genet’s controversial play, the film follows two disaffected maids, Solange and Claire, who despise their affluent employers. When the owners are away, the women swap identities, each masquerading as Madame to mock and verbally assault her, exposing class tension and twisted power dynamics.
The Maids Cast & Characters
Glenda Jackson leads the cast as Solange, with Susannah York as Claire and Vivien Merchant as Madame. Directed by Christopher Miles; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christopher Miles
- Glenda Jackson as Solange
- Susannah York as Claire
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Vivien Merchant as Madame - Mark Burns as Monsieur
More from Christopher Miles
More films directed by Christopher Miles: The Clandestine Marriage, Priest of Love, Alternative 3 and A Time for Loving.
The Maids Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Les Bonnes” and “Jungfrulek”.
- Also known as
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- Les Bonnes
- Jungfrulek
- Служанки
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The Maids FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Maids, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Maids?
The Maids runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Maids released?
The Maids was released on April 21, 1975.
Who directed The Maids?
The Maids was directed by Christopher Miles.
More films by Christopher Miles Who is in the cast of The Maids?
The Maids stars Glenda Jackson as Solange, Susannah York as Claire and Vivien Merchant as Madame, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Maids have a post-credit scene?
No. The Maids has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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