Never on Sunday
Seen it?1960 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It drew serious awards attention and it made about 53 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at romantics and fans of a well-timed joke. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. Liked Irma la Douce? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Quick and easy-going, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the local prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress. Also nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$8 million worldwide on a $151K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jules Dassin
- Melina MercouriIlya
- Jules DassinHomer Thrace
- George FoundasTonio
- Titos VandisJorgo
- Mitsos LygizosCaptain
- Despo DiamantidouDespo
- Dimos StareniosSkoupidis
- Dimitris PapamichaelBritish Seaman
- Alexis SolomosMr. Noface
- Aleka Katselli