Dark Sunday
Originally released in 1949. Dark Sunday is a feature film. directed by Jacqueline Audry. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard, and Jacques Dacqmine
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Michèle Alfa
as Michèle
Paul Bernard
as Bob
Jacques Dacqmine
as Jan Laszlo
Marcel Dalio
as Max - l'éditeur
Marcelle Derrien
as Maria
Colette Mars
as Colette - une chanteurse
Charles Lemontier
as Le commissaire de police
Edmond Ardisson
as Le portier
Alfred Baillou
as Toni
Jean Debray
as Un journaliste
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Codo Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
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 "Gl...
Who directed Dark Sunday?
Dark Sunday was directed by Jacqueline Audry.
How long is Dark Sunday?
Dark Sunday has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Dark Sunday released?
Dark Sunday was released on March 23, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dark Sunday?
The main cast of Dark Sunday includes Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard, Jacques Dacqmine, Marcel Dalio, Marcelle Derrien.