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The Sunday Woman

1975 · 109 min · Director: Luigi Comencini

The Sunday Woman (1975) is a crime film, directed by Luigi Comencini. It stars Marcello Mastroianni and Jacqueline Bisset. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Sunday Woman Is About

The Sunday Woman (original title La donna della domenica), directed by Luigi Comencini and adapted from Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini's 1972 novel of the same name, is an Italian murder mystery starring Marcello Mastroianni as Commissioner Santamaria, who uncovers the corruption of Turin's bourgeoisie while investigating a murder. Jacqueline Bisset and Jean-Louis Trintignant round out the cast; Ennio Morricone composed the score. The film opened in Italy in late 1975. Who it's for: anyone curious about an Italian mystery exposing the corruption and murkiness of Turin's bourgeois circles through a murder investigation, scored by Ennio Morricone. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a bloody, tension heavy procedural, since the film unfolds with an elegant, Agatha Christie style whodunit tone.

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What is The Sunday Woman about?

The Sunday Woman (original title La donna della domenica), directed by Luigi Comencini and adapted from Carlo Fruttero and Franco Lucentini's 1972 novel of the same name, is an Italian murder mystery starring Marcello Mastroianni as Commissioner Santamaria, who uncovers the corruption of Turin's bourgeoisie while investigating a murder. Jacqueline Bisset and Jean-Louis Trintignant round out the cast; Ennio Morricone composed the score.

Where can I watch The Sunday Woman?

The Sunday Woman is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Sunday Woman?

The Sunday Woman runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did The Sunday Woman come out?

The Sunday Woman was released in 1975.

Who directed The Sunday Woman?

The Sunday Woman was directed by Luigi Comencini.

Who stars in The Sunday Woman?

The Sunday Woman stars Marcello Mastroianni, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Aldo Reggiani.

What is The Sunday Woman's rating?

The Sunday Woman holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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