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Oh, Sun (1970): Cast

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Oh, Sun is a 1970 drama directed by Med Hondo, starring Bernard Fresson as Friend, Robert Liensol and Gérard Hernandez. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Oh, Sun (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Med Hondo
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Oh, Sun About?

The premise of Oh, Sun without spoilers.

An educated native of Mauritania tries to find work in Paris but encounters difficulty because of his race.

Oh, Sun Themes & Keywords

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  • exploitation in capitalism
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Cast & crew

Oh, Sun Cast & Characters

Bernard Fresson leads the cast as Friend, with Robert Liensol as Visitor and Gérard Hernandez. Directed by Med Hondo; 35 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Med Hondo

More films directed by Med Hondo: Fatima, the Algerian Woman of Dakar, Watani: A World Without Evil, Sarraounia and The Black Wogs, Your Neighbors.

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Oh, Sun Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Soleil Ô” and “오 태양이여”.

Also known as
  • Soleil Ô
  • 오 태양이여
  • 오
  • 썬
  • 선!
  • 噢,太阳
  • Ó
  • Sol
  • 태양
  • О, солнце

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FAQ

Oh, Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Oh, Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Oh, Sun?

Oh, Sun runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Oh, Sun released?

Oh, Sun was released on May 4, 1970.

Who directed Oh, Sun?

Oh, Sun was directed by Med Hondo.

More films by Med Hondo

Who is in the cast of Oh, Sun?

Oh, Sun stars Bernard Fresson as Friend, Robert Liensol as Visitor and Gérard Hernandez, among 35 credited actors.

Does Oh, Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Oh, Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Oh, Sun in?

The original language of Oh, Sun is French.

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