---
title: "Night Nurse"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/night-nurse-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 58008
imdb_id: "tt0077732"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 54
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Night Nurse (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/night-nurse-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Night Nurse is an Italian sex-comedy film directed by Mariano Laurenti. The film features Gloria Guida in the title role, portraying a private nurse who becomes involved in the affairs of an elderly patient she is caring for in the dentist's home. Unbeknownst to the dentist, the patient is a jewel thief planning to steal a valuable diamond. Complications arise when a beautiful nurse, who frequently appears nude, enters the household, bringing her own intentions and plans into the situation. The movie blends elements of comedy and eroticism typical of Italian cinema from the late 1970s. It explores themes of deception, desire, and mistaken assumptions within a domestic setting. The film's plot centers around the interplay between the characters' conflicting motivations and the misunderstandings that ensue. Night Nurse reflects the style and sensibilities of its era, focusing on situational humor and risqué scenarios.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dentist's home becomes a stage for deception and seduction."

### Why Watch
- Unexpected twists in a vintage setup
- Bold and cheeky visual storytelling
- Entertaining interplay of hidden motives

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relies heavily on 1970s aesthetics
- Plot may feel thin to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for adult audiences who appreciate campy, slow-burn intrigue.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, campy, mischievous, retro, playful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mariano Laurenti
- **Networks / Studios**: Dania Film, Medusa Distribuzione

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gloria Guida** as *Angela*
- **Lino Banfi** as *Nicola Pischella*
- **Alvaro Vitali** as *Peppino*
- **Leo Colonna** as *Carlo Pischella*
- **Mario Carotenuto** as *Zio Saverio*
- **Annamaria Clementi** as *The Boxer's Wife*
- **Lucio Montanaro** as *D.J.*
- **Francesca Romana Coluzzi** as *Lucia*
- **Paola Senatore** as *Zaira*
- **Ermelinda De Felice** as *Regina, la governante*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is it a horror movie?
No, it's more of a suspenseful comedy with risqué elements.

### Q: Does the nurse know the dentist is a thief?
Her true intentions remain ambiguous throughout the film.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
Mostly in the dentist's home, which becomes the central setting.

### Q: Is it based on a book or true story?
There is no indication it is based on a book or real events.

### Q: Are there any action scenes?
The film focuses more on tension and seduction than action.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Night - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night)
- [NIGHT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night)
- [Night Nurse (1979) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077732/)
- [NIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/night)
- [Night Nurse (1979) Full Movie Italian Comedy Classic - Dailymotion](https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9rtrtc)
- [NIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/night)

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