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5.6 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19601h 35mFrance

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.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Michel Drach

Screenplay & Story

Michel Drach

Original Score & Music

James Campbell, Kenny Clarke

Director of Photography

Jean Tournier

Film Editing

Geneviève Winding

Producers

Michel Drach

Department Leadership Roster

Michel Drach

Michel Drach

Director

James Campbell

James Campbell

Original Music Composer

Jean Tournier

Director of Photography

Kenny Clarke

Kenny Clarke

Original Music Composer

Geneviève Winding

Editor

Michel Drach

Michel Drach

Writer

Michel Drach

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.