When You Read This Letter (1953)

When You Read This Letter (1953) poster

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
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Cast

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.