

Sunday Encounter
1958-11-19 · 90 min · ★ 6.3
Jean Brevent still did not understand the departure of his wife, Danielle Darieux. It's been five years, but he still can't forget her. In spite of a work of writer originator in a newspaper, in which it tried to be invested completely, time did not make its work. One day, by chance, he meets her in the bus...
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- Directors
- Marc Allégret
- Production companies
- Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC)
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
BourvilJean Brévent
Danielle DarrieuxCatherine Brévent
Jean-Paul BelmondoPatrick
ArlettyJuliette Armier
Jean Lefebvrele concierge de l'agence
Roger HaninRobert Sartori, subalterne de Jean pendant la guerre
Fernand Sardoule brigadier
Jean Ozennele représentant de l'agence
Jean Carmetle pompiste
Jean-Louis Allibertle portier du Plaza
Charles Bouillaudle réceptionniste
Henri Coutetun serveur au restaurant
Michel VocoretUn élève du cours (uncredited)
Cathia CaroCaroline Armier
Jean WallSaunier
Marcel BernierLe bistrot du 'Brandy' (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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