The Maids
“Sisters. Servants. Sinners.”
Synopsis
A film version of Genet's play. Two maids, Solange and Claire, hate their employers and, while they are out, take turns at dressing up as Madame and insulting her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Miles
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Enders, Christopher Miles
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- The Maids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- The American Film Theatre, Cine Films Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Miles
Robert Enders, Christopher Miles, Jean Genet
Laurie Johnson
Douglas Slocombe
Peter Tanner
Robert Enders
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Miles
Director
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Robert Enders
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
Robert Enders
Screenplay
Christopher Miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Maids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Maids about?
A film version of Genet's play. Two maids, Solange and Claire, hate their employers and, while they are out, take turns at dressing up as Madame and insulting her.
Who directed The Maids?
The Maids was directed by Christopher Miles.
Who stars in The Maids?
The principal cast of The Maids includes Glenda Jackson, Susannah York, Vivien Merchant, Mark Burns.
When was The Maids released and how long is it?
The Maids was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Maids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Maids was composed by Laurie Johnson.