Dark Sunday
Sombre dimanche
Synopsis
Shortly before the War, Jan Lazlo, a Hungarian musician who has emigrated to France, falls for a young woman. Alas, the lady forsakes him and the poor man tries to overcome his grief by writing "Gloomy Sunday", a song so desperate that it can drive its listeners to suicide. Max, a music publisher, likes the song and decides to launch it by all means, foul or fair. Bob, his accomplice, manages to talk his mistress Michèle into committing a fake suicide. She obeys him and the scheme is a success as a result. On this occasion, Jan gets to know Michèle and the two young people fall in love. Happiness seems to be in store for Jan again but this is without counting with Bob. Jealous of Jan, the naughty fellow indeed tells him that Michèle's attempted suicide was nothing but an advertising pretense.
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Michèle Alfa
Michèle
Paul Bernard
Bob
Jacques Dacqmine
Jan Laszlo
Marcel Dalio
Max - l'éditeur
Marcelle Derrien
Maria
Colette Mars
Colette - une chanteurse
Charles Lemontier
Le commissaire de police
Edmond Ardisson
Le portier
Alfred Baillou
Toni
Jean Debray
Un journaliste
Jean-Jacques Dreux
Roger
Annette Lajon
Une chanteuse (as Anette Lajon)
Palmyre Levasseur
La logeuse
Julien Maffre
Un policier
Renaud Mary
César
Gilbert Moreau
Un photographe
Georges Paulais
Le directeur
Michel Seldow
Le brocanteur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacqueline Audry
- Screenplay & Story
- André Legrand, André Haguet
- Original Score
- Marcel Landowski
- Original Title
- Sombre dimanche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Codo Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacqueline Audry
André Legrand, André Haguet
Marcel Landowski
Gérard Perrin
Pierre Delannoy
Claude Dolbert
Department Leadership Roster
Jacqueline Audry
Director
Gérard Perrin
Director of Photography
André Legrand
Writer
Pierre Delannoy
Editor
André Haguet
Writer
Marcel Landowski
Original Music Composer
Raymond Druart
Production Design
Schiaparelli
Costume Design
Claude Dolbert
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Dark Sunday about?
Shortly before the War, Jan Lazlo, a Hungarian musician who has emigrated to France, falls for a young woman. Alas, the lady forsakes him and the poor man tries to overcome his grief by writing "Gloomy Sunday", a song so desperate that it can drive its listeners to suicide. Max, a music publisher, likes the song and decides to launch it by all means, foul or fair. Bob, his accomplice, manages to talk his mistress Michèle into committing a fake suicide. She obeys him and the scheme is a success as a result. On this occasion, Jan gets to know Michèle and the two young people fall in love. Happiness seems to be in store for Jan again but this is without counting with Bob. Jealous of Jan, the naughty fellow indeed tells him that Michèle's attempted suicide was nothing but an advertising pretense.
Who directed Dark Sunday?
Dark Sunday was directed by Jacqueline Audry.
Who stars in Dark Sunday?
The principal cast of Dark Sunday includes Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard, Jacques Dacqmine, Marcel Dalio, Marcelle Derrien.
When was Dark Sunday released and how long is it?
Dark Sunday was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Sunday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Sunday was composed by Marcel Landowski.