When You Read This Letter (1953)
After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.
Director: Jean-Pierre Melville
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: July 26, 1953
Cast
- Philippe Lemaire - Max Trivet
- Juliette Gréco - Thérèse Voise
- Daniel Cauchy - Biquet
- Irène Galter - Denise Voise
- Yvonne Sanson - Irène Faugeret
- Yvonne de Bray - Traveler
- Jacques Deval - Investigating judge
- Roland Lesaffre - Roland
- Colette Régis - Superior
- Marcel Delaître - Grandfather
Screenplay
Music: Bernard Peiffer
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Marinette Cadix
Production: Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.), Daunia, Jad Films, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
nun, southern france, road accident
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When You Read This Letter about?
- After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.
- Who directed When You Read This Letter?
- When You Read This Letter was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
- Who stars in When You Read This Letter?
- When You Read This Letter stars Philippe Lemaire, Juliette Gréco, Daniel Cauchy, Irène Galter, Yvonne Sanson, Yvonne de Bray.
- How long is When You Read This Letter?
- When You Read This Letter has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is When You Read This Letter?
- When You Read This Letter is a Drama film.
- Where was When You Read This Letter produced?
- When You Read This Letter was produced in France, Italy.