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Las que tienen que servir
Juana and Francisca are serving at the Stevens house, an American couple. Both of them have a boyfriend, one is an egg-carrier and the other is a transporter with his own motorcycle. And both with a totally totalitarian and macho concept regarding male-female relations. The girls also have two American suitors assigned to the American Base of Torrejón, friends of their masters. Thus, without almost pretending, the two girls will find themselves in the midst of the jealous Spaniards and the beefy Yankees.
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Plot Summary
In this Spanish comedy, two naive young women are tricked into working in a seemingly respectable establishment, only to discover that it's a front for something much less wholesome. They must navigate the suspicious environment and their own developing desires while trying to find a way out.
Critical Reception
While not a major critical darling, 'Las que tienen que servir' was a popular comedy in Spain during its release, appreciated for its lighthearted humor and the performances of its cast, particularly Alfredo Landa and José Luis López Vázquez, who were well-known for their comedic roles.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its witty dialogue and comedic timing.
Appreciated for the chemistry between the lead actors.
Seen as a light and entertaining diversion typical of Spanish comedies of the era.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available in English-language sources, but the film is generally remembered fondly in Spain as a charming and humorous piece of its cinematic history.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a popular trend of 'landismo' comedies in Spain during the late 1960s and 1970s, named after actor Alfredo Landa, who often played the working-class, slightly bewildered male protagonist.
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