When You Read This Letter
Quand tu liras cette lettre
Synopsis
After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.
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When You Read This Letter - Rialto Pictures trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-22
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Philippe Lemaire
Max Trivet
Juliette Gréco
Thérèse Voise
Daniel Cauchy
Biquet
Irène Galter
Denise Voise
Yvonne Sanson
Irène Faugeret
Yvonne de Bray
Traveler
Jacques Deval
Investigating judge
Roland Lesaffre
Roland
Colette Régis
Superior
Marcel Delaître
Grandfather
Robert Dalban
Dick
Fernand Sardou
Mechanic
Claude Borelli
Lola
Jane Morlet
Grandmother
Suzy Willy
Mrs. Gobert
Claude Hennesy
Robert Hébert
Louis Pérault
Doorman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Deval
- Original Score
- Bernard Peiffer
- Original Title
- Quand tu liras cette lettre
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.), Daunia, Jad Films, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Jacques Deval
Bernard Peiffer
Henri Alekan
Marinette Cadix
Jean-Pierre Melville, Paul Temps
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
Henri Alekan
Director of Photography
Jacques Deval
Writer
Marinette Cadix
Editor
Jean-Pierre Melville
Producer
Paul Temps
Producer
Bernard Peiffer
Original Music Composer
Robert Gys
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About When You Read This Letter
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What is When You Read This Letter about?
After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.
Who directed When You Read This Letter?
When You Read This Letter was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in When You Read This Letter?
The principal cast of When You Read This Letter includes Philippe Lemaire, Juliette Gréco, Daniel Cauchy, Irène Galter, Yvonne Sanson.
When was When You Read This Letter released and how long is it?
When You Read This Letter was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for When You Read This Letter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When You Read This Letter was composed by Bernard Peiffer.