Dark Sunday (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film
Released in 1949, Dark Sunday is a notable film directed by Jacqueline Audry, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dark Sunday stars Michèle Alfa as Michèle, Paul Bernard as Bob, Jacques Dacqmine as Jan Laszlo and Marcel Dalio as Max - l'éditeur, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Sunday page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Sunday (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Sunday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dark Sunday?
- Dark Sunday stars Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard, Jacques Dacqmine, Marcel Dalio and Marcelle Derrien.
- When was Dark Sunday released?
- Dark Sunday was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.