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The Sunday Woman

"The police have the victim, the weapon and the suspect. What they don't have is the Sunday Woman."

1975 1h 49m IT
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6.5
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6.6
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β˜…6.5TMDB Β· 84β˜…6.6IMDB Β· 1,566
CrimeMysteryComedy
Synopsis
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Police commissioner Santamaria is investigating the murder of the ambiguous architect Mr. Garrone. The investigations soon drive him into the Torino's high society. Santamaria suspect Anna Carla and at the same time falls in love for her. Lello is the lover of Massimo, Anna Carla’s gay friend. He is following another direction in order to find out the truth, and his results are confusing the Policeman. But another murder happens...

β€œThe police have the victim, the weapon and the suspect. What they don't have is the Sunday Woman.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Luigi Comencini
Writers
Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli
Languages
Italian
Countries
France, Italy

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Fun facts 🍿

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ERA

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51 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luigi Comencini, shot by Luciano Tovoli. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Marcello Mastroianni and Jacqueline Bisset and Jean-Louis Trintignant carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The police have the victim, the weapon and the suspect. What they don't have is the Sunday Woman.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0074423 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Luigi Comencini directs. Luciano Tovoli behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Antonio Siciliano cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 151 years old β€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
  • 3Directed by Luigi Comencini, shot by Luciano Tovoli. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Antonio Siciliano shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Marcello Mastroianni and Jacqueline Bisset and Jean-Louis Trintignant carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "The police have the victim, the weapon and the suspect. What they don't have is the Sunday Woman.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0074423 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 84 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Luciano Tovoli
Original score
Ennio Morricone
Editing
Antonio Siciliano
Production design
Mario Ambrosino
Costume design
Mario Ambrosino
Runtime
109 min Β· 1h 49m
Status
Released
Original language
IT
Certification (US)
TP
IMDB rating
6.6/10 Β· 1,566 votes
MPAA
R

Awards

2 wins total

Also by

Luigi Comencini

Trailers & featurettes

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Production companies

Who made it

  • LE

    Les Productions Fox Europa

    FR

  • PR

    Primex

    IT

Key crew

  • OtherAntonio Catalano
  • Shoe DesignVito Lattuada
  • Camera OperatorRomano Albani
  • Second Assistant DirectorLuigi Patrizi
  • OtherFilippo Moroni
  • Production ManagerPaolo Infascelli
  • Sound MixerRomano Checcacci
  • Set DecorationClaudio Cinini
  • Assistant DirectorVincenzo D'Errico
  • Assistant CameraMichele Picciaredda
  • Still PhotographerSergio Strizzi
  • PresenterRoberto Infascelli
  • Costume DesignMario Ambrosino
  • Unit Production ManagerEgidio Valentini
  • Assistant EditorGiuliano Corso
  • Script SupervisorGrazia Baldanello
  • Production DesignMario Ambrosino
  • Assistant DirectorAmy Werba
  • SoundGiorgio Pallotta
  • Assistant DirectorElio Girlanda
  • OtherDitta D'Angelo
  • Sound Effects EditorMassimo Anzellotti
  • GripEttore Duranti
  • Production SecretaryPaolo Bistolfi

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on novel or book
  • gay theme

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1976-04-14TP
  • Digital2022-11-29Β· VOD
  • Physical2016-10-05Β· DVD

Also known as

International titles

  • The Sunday WomanUS
  • La mujer del domingoES
  • La mujer del domingoAR
  • La femme du dimancheFR
  • Die SonntagsfrauDE
  • La Donna Della DomenicaIT

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