Take It Like a Man, Ma'am!

Take It Like a Man, Ma'am!

96 mins | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | March 24, 1975

A middle aged married woman suffers from depression. Her husband suggests she get a dog, but instead she gets a job. Treatment of the women workers leads her into a hilarious fantasy in which roles are reversed and bearded men sit behind typewriters worrying about their looks and what to buy for dinner. She gets involved in a strike and loses her job, but has found some friends and a more positive attitude to life.

Take It Like a Man, Ma'am!

96 mins | Comedy, Family, Fantasy | March 24, 1975

Take It Like a Man, Ma'am!
A middle aged married woman suffers from depression. Her husband suggests she get a dog, but instead she gets a job. Treatment of the women workers leads her into a hilarious fantasy in which roles are reversed and bearded men sit behind typewriters worrying about their looks and what to buy for dinner. She gets involved in a strike and loses her job, but has found some friends and a more positive attitude to life.
Producers Røde Søster
Original title Ta' det som en mand, frue!
Directors Mette Knudsen, Elisabeth Rygaard, Li Vilstrup
Writers Mette Knudsen, Elisabeth Rygaard, Li Vilstrup

Cast

Tove Maës

as Ellen Rasmussen

Birgit Brüel

as Grethe

Claus Strandberg

as Harry

Cæcilie Nordgreen

as Frk. With - hans sekretær