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It Always Rains on Sunday

It Always Rains on Sunday

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19476.61h 32m

Overview

During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.

Directed by Robert Hamer
Written by Arthur La Bern, Henry Cornelius, Robert Hamer
Produced by Michael Balcon
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Top Cast

Googie Withers

Googie Withers

Rose Sandigate

Edward Chapman

Edward Chapman

George Sandigate

Susan Shaw

Susan Shaw

Vi Sandigate

Patricia Plunkett

Patricia Plunkett

Doris Sandigate

D

David Lines

Alfie Sandigate

Sydney Tafler

Sydney Tafler

Morry Hyams

Betty Ann Davies

Betty Ann Davies

Sadie Hyams

John Slater

John Slater

Lou Hyams, Morrie's Brother

Jane Hylton

Jane Hylton

Bessie Hyams, Morrie's Sister

Meier Tzelniker

Meier Tzelniker

Solly Hyams, Morrie's Father

Themes & Keywords

london, englandprisonerescapefilm noirfugitiveeast end

About It Always Rains on Sunday

It Always Rains on Sunday is a drama, crime film released in 1947 exploring themes of london, england, prisoner, escape, film noir, fugitive, east end. Directed by Robert Hamer, it stars Googie Withers, Edward Chapman, Susan Shaw. During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.

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