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10:30 P.M. Summer (1966): Cast, Box Office & Plot

10:30 P.M. Summer (1966) movie poster

10:30 P.M. Summer is a 1966 romantic drama directed by Jules Dassin, starring Romy Schneider as Claire, Peter Finch and Melina Mercouri. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $8,529 worldwide.

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10:30 P.M. Summer (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Jules Dassin
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Jorilie
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 10:30 P.M. Summer About?

The premise of 10:30 P.M. Summer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Claire’s body - I never looked at her naked without seeing her with Paul A female traveling companion seduces a married man and his alcoholic wife.

10:30 P.M. Summer Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • independent film
  • female nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • sex scene
  • barefoot woman
  • group
  • shower
  • foreign language adaptation
  • time for title
  • rain
  • madrid spain
  • hotel
+2 more
  • fugitive
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

10:30 P.M. Summer Cast & Characters

Romy Schneider leads the cast as Claire, with Peter Finch as Paul and Melina Mercouri as Maria. Directed by Jules Dassin; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in 10:30 P.M. Summer

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From the director

More from Jules Dassin

More films directed by Jules Dassin, best-rated first: The Naked City, Brute Force, The Law and Night and the City (re-release).

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Plot

10:30 P.M. Summer Plot Summary

What happens in 10:30 P.M. Summer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Maria and Peter Finch, a woman in her forties with a complex inner life, and her husband Paul, embark on a journey across Spain with their youthful companion Romy Schneider. Their trip takes them through various scenic locations, but things take a tense turn when they pull into a small, remote town en route to Madrid. There, they learn about a local man who has recently murdered his wife and her lover, and that he remains at large in the area. The situation becomes more precarious as a violent thunderstorm traps them in the town’s only hotel, which is overcrowded with other travelers seeking shelter from the relentless storm.

Full summary

The whole story of 10:30 P.M. Summer, scene by scene

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Box office

10:30 P.M. Summer Box Office

10:30 P.M. Summer grossed $8,529 worldwide.

1966 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.5K

International
$8.5K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know 10:30 P.M. Summer?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Where does the group in '10:30 P.M. Summer' travel during the film?

Cars

Cars in 10:30 P.M. Summer

5 cars on screen, including the 1964 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible and the 1954 Land-Rover 86'' Series I.

All 5 cars
  • 1964 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible in 10:30 P.M. Summer 1964 Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible Main role
  • 1954 Land-Rover 86'' Series I in 10:30 P.M. Summer 1954 Land-Rover 86'' Series I Minor role
  • 1964 Seat 1400 C Familiar in 10:30 P.M. Summer 1964 Seat 1400 C Familiar Minor role
  • Pegaso Comet in 10:30 P.M. Summer Pegaso Comet Background role

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FAQ

10:30 P.M. Summer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of 10:30 P.M. Summer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 10:30 P.M. Summer?

10:30 P.M. Summer runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was 10:30 P.M. Summer released?

10:30 P.M. Summer was released on October 24, 1966.

Who directed 10:30 P.M. Summer?

10:30 P.M. Summer was directed by Jules Dassin.

More films by Jules Dassin

Who is in the cast of 10:30 P.M. Summer?

10:30 P.M. Summer stars Romy Schneider as Claire, Peter Finch as Paul and Melina Mercouri as Maria, among 8 credited actors.

How much did 10:30 P.M. Summer make at the box office?

10:30 P.M. Summer grossed $8,529 worldwide.

Does 10:30 P.M. Summer have a post-credit scene?

No. 10:30 P.M. Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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