
One Does Not Bury Sunday
On n'enterre pas le dimanche
Synopsis
The hero is a black man from Martinique who feels nostalgic for his island and is on his own in France. He falls in love with an au pair girl but has a love affair with a married woman, Mrs Courtalès. He kills the husband in self-defense. But eight months later, he is arrested by the Police. Philippe's fate depends on a child's birth. It will not be what he's expecting.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Michel Drach
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Drach
- Original Score
- James Campbell, Kenny Clarke
- Original Title
- On n'enterre pas le dimanche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Port Royal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Drach
Michel Drach
James Campbell, Kenny Clarke
Jean Tournier
Geneviève Winding
Michel Drach
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Drach
Director
James Campbell
Original Music Composer
Jean Tournier
Director of Photography
Kenny Clarke
Original Music Composer
Geneviève Winding
Editor
Michel Drach
Writer
Michel Drach
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Does Not Bury Sunday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Does Not Bury Sunday about?
The hero is a black man from Martinique who feels nostalgic for his island and is on his own in France. He falls in love with an au pair girl but has a love affair with a married woman, Mrs Courtalès. He kills the husband in self-defense. But eight months later, he is arrested by the Police. Philippe's fate depends on a child's birth. It will not be what he's expecting.
Who directed One Does Not Bury Sunday?
One Does Not Bury Sunday was directed by Michel Drach.
Who stars in One Does Not Bury Sunday?
The principal cast of One Does Not Bury Sunday includes Christina Bendz, Philippe Mory, Hella Petri, Albert Gilou.
When was One Does Not Bury Sunday released and how long is it?
One Does Not Bury Sunday was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for One Does Not Bury Sunday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Does Not Bury Sunday was composed by James Campbell, Kenny Clarke.
