The Secretary (1972)
A contemporary comedy-drama set against the background of rich southern elegance and the permissive swinging singles society of today. A successful young stockbroker, whose business is financed by his father-in-law, is frustrated by his wife's coldness. When an old friend from college, who teaches tennis to attractive young women and bored housewives, suggests that the stockbroker seek solace outside his marriage, the stockbroker begins an affair with his secretary. Meanwhile, the stockbroker's wife has an affair with her husband's old college friend.
Director: William Diehl
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 13, 1972
Screenplay
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secretary about?
- A contemporary comedy-drama set against the background of rich southern elegance and the permissive swinging singles society of today. A successful young stockbroker, whose business is financed by his father-in-law, is frustrated by his wife's coldness. When an old friend from college, who teaches tennis to attractive young women and bored housewives, suggests that the stockbroker seek solace outside his marriage, the stockbroker begins an affair with his secretary. Meanwhile, the stockbroker's wife has an affair with her husband's old college friend.
- Who directed The Secretary?
- The Secretary was directed by William Diehl.
- How long is The Secretary?
- The Secretary has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Secretary?
- The Secretary is a Comedy, Drama film.