People on Sunday
Seen it?1930 | 74 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
A semi-documentary experimental 1930 German silent film created by amateurs with a small budget. With authentic scenes of the metropolis city of Berlin, it's the first film from the later famous screenwriters/directors Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Siodmak, Edgar G. Ulmer
- Erwin SplettstößerErwin, the taxi driver
- Brigitte BorchertBrigitte Borchert, the record shop sales assistant
- Wolfgang von WaltershausenWolfgang, the wine shop sales assistant
- Christl EhlersChristl, the film extra
- Annie SchreyerAnnie, the model
- Kurt GerronKurt
- Valeska GertValeska
- Heinrich GretlerHeinrich
- Ernö VerebesErnö
- Moriz SeelerPhoto Subject at Beach