# Never on Sunday (1960)

> A buoyant Piraeus romance pits an exuberant independent woman against the American intellectual determined to remake her in the image of his ideals.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27956

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Jules Dassin
- Cast: Melina Mercouri, Jules Dassin, George Foundas, Titos Vandis, Mitsos Lygizos, Despo Diamantidou, Dimos Starenios, Dimitris Papamichael
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054198/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, exuberant, date night, classic movie night

## Synopsis

A spirited streetwalker in Greece teaches a love-struck intellectual about life and happiness.

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