Never on Sunday
Classic romantic comedy that blends "Pygmalion" with "Irma La Douce." Melina Mercouri is the earthy prostitute at a Greek resort who is "educated" by an American visitor (director and Mercouri hubby Jules Dassin) trying to find ties between the modern world and ancient Greece. Eventually, he tutors Mercouri on her country's history. With Titos Vandis; features a memorably bouncy musical score. The title song won an Oscar.
Year: 1960
Genre: Classic Drama, Classic Comedy, Classic Cinema
Country: Greece, USA
Director: Jules Dassin
Starring: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, Georges Foundas
Duration: 93 Minutes
Rating: PG
7.4/10
Location in store: Classic Drama
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