Never on Sunday (1960)

Name: Never on Sunday
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1960
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, George Foundas, Titos Vandis, Mitsos Ligizos

1h 31m Greece

Comedy Romance

Plot

An American academic travels to Greece and becomes captivated by a local prostitute named Ilya. Determined to uplift her life, he embarks on a mission to reform her ways, believing he can help her escape her current circumstances. However, Ilya is fiercely independent and resistant to change, valuing her freedom and lifestyle. As their relationship deepens, cultural clashes and contrasting values emerge, leading to humorous yet poignant moments. Ultimately, the scholar must confront his own ideals and the reality of Ilya's choices, challenging both their perspectives on love and life.

Cast

Melina Mercouri Jules Dassin George Foundas Titos Vandis Mitsos Ligizos Despo Diamantidou Dimos Starenios Dimitris Papamichael Alexis Solomos Aleka Katselli Faidon Georgitsis Giorgos Foras Nikos Fermas Giannis Fermis Hristoforos Zikas