A nightclub singer goes undercover as a nurse to track down stolen art in a chaotic military asylum.
THE NURSE IN THE MILITARY MADHOUSE
A story about a singer/showgirl who poses as a nurse to recover some stolen paintings, which for some reason are hidden in a military insane asylum.
Quick Answer
The Nurse in the Military Madhouse is a 1979 Italian comedy film directed by Mariano Laurenti about a nightclub singer forced to pose as a nurse in a military mental asylum to locate hidden stolen paintings.
Programmer's Pick
When your art heist plan involves sending a showgirl into a military madhouse as a nurse, you know decorum isn’t on the menu. With a cast of eccentrics and more nudity than a life drawing class, this is Italian sex comedy with a straightjacket twist.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Mariano Laurenti
- Writers
- Mariano Laurenti, Francesco Milizia
- Release
- 1979
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- Jaimito y la enfermera arman la guerra en el hospital, L'infirmière du régiment, L'infermiera nella corsia dei militari
Why This Matters
This film is an example of the commedia sexy all'italiana genre and was directed by Mariano Laurenti, reflecting the international reach of Italian sex comedies in the late 1970s.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Blends bawdy Italian humor with a criminal plot involving stolen paintings and undercover antics.
Set in a military mental asylum managed by a deranged professor, expect slapstick chaos and over-the-top patients.
Features copious female nudity, voyeuristic gags, and risqué scenarios typical of Italian erotica from the era.
A singer masquerading as a nurse, plus cross-dressing and identity swaps, fuel the farcical plot.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Nurse in the Military Madhouse released? +
The Nurse in the Military Madhouse was released in 1979.
Who directed The Nurse in the Military Madhouse? +
The Nurse in the Military Madhouse was directed by Mariano Laurenti.
How long is The Nurse in the Military Madhouse? +
The Nurse in the Military Madhouse has a runtime of 89 minutes.
What genre is The Nurse in the Military Madhouse? +
The Nurse in the Military Madhouse is a comedy film.
Where can I watch The Nurse in the Military Madhouse? +
You can watch The Nurse in the Military Madhouse on SassyFlix.
