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When You Read This Letter

19531h 47mJean-Pierre Melville
IMDb 6.6

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After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.

Drama
NunSouthern FranceRoad Accident

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What is When You Read This Letter (1953) about?

After a novice nun learns of the sudden death of her parents, she leaves the convent to manage the family business and look after her teenage sister. Both of them fall prey to a womanizing mechanic with psychopathic tendencies.

Who stars in When You Read This Letter?

When You Read This Letter stars Philippe Lemaire (Max Trivet), Juliette Gréco (Thérèse Voise), Daniel Cauchy (Biquet), Irène Galter (Denise Voise), Yvonne Sanson (Irène Faugeret). The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

How long is When You Read This Letter?

When You Read This Letter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953.

Is When You Read This Letter worth watching?

When You Read This Letter holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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