Never on Sunday
Ποτέ την Κυριακή
“The Happy Street-Walker of Piraeus...”
Synopsis
An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the local prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
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"NEVER ON SUNDAY" TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-01
Top Cast
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Melina Mercouri
Ilya
Jules Dassin
Homer Thrace
George Foundas
Tonio
Titos Vandis
Jorgo
Mitsos Lygizos
Captain
Despo Diamantidou
Despo
Dimos Starenios
Skoupidis
Dimitris Papamichael
British Seaman
Alexis Solomos
Mr. Noface
Aleka Katselli
Faidon Georgitsis
British Seaman
Giorgos Foras
Nikos Fermas
Waiter
Giannis Fermis
Man Missing the Tramway
Hristoforos Zikas
Thanasis Veggos
Thanasis
Koula Agagiotou
Prostitute
Artemis Matsas
Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$151K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
52.98x
+$7.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Dassin
- Original Score
- Manos Hatzidakis
- Original Title
- Ποτέ την Κυριακή
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Greek, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $151K
- Worldwide Gross
- $8M
- Production Studios
- MelinaFilm, Lopert Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Jules Dassin
Manos Hatzidakis
Jacques Natteau
Roger Dwyre
Jules Dassin
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Jules Dassin
Writer
Roger Dwyre
Editor
Manos Hatzidakis
Original Music Composer
Jules Dassin
Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Jacques Natteau
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never on Sunday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Never on Sunday about?
An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the local prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
Who directed Never on Sunday?
Never on Sunday was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Never on Sunday?
The principal cast of Never on Sunday includes Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, George Foundas, Titos Vandis, Mitsos Lygizos.
When was Never on Sunday released and how long is it?
Never on Sunday was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Never on Sunday?
Never on Sunday had a reported production budget of $151K and grossed $8M at the worldwide box office (52.98 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Never on Sunday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never on Sunday was composed by Manos Hatzidakis.