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Dark Sunday (1949)

Movie ★ 7.0 84 min

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.

Jacqueline Audry Director André Legrand Writer André Haguet Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 23, 1949
Runtime
84 min
IMDb
tt0202590
Country
France
Language
French
Studio
Codo Cinéma

Cast

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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 "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?
Dark Sunday stars Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard, Jacques Dacqmine, Marcel Dalio.
When was Dark Sunday released?
Dark Sunday is a 1949 film.
Where can I watch Dark Sunday?
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