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The Eighth Day (1960): Cast

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The Eighth Day is a 1960 drama directed by Marcel Hanoun, starring Emmanuelle Riva as Françoise, Marcel André and Lucienne Bogaert. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Eighth Day (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Marcel Hanoun
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Eighth Day About?

The premise of The Eighth Day without spoilers.

Françoise, a thirty‑year‑old single typist, devotes her Sundays to a solitary escape. On one such day she pretends to attend a horse race, using it as an excuse to refine her sense of elegance and sophistication. Meanwhile, Georges, a widowed neighbor, takes an interest in her and begins to court her.

The Eighth Day Themes & Keywords

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  • horse
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Cast & crew

The Eighth Day Cast & Characters

Emmanuelle Riva leads the cast as Françoise, with Marcel André as Le père de Françoise and Lucienne Bogaert as La mère de Françoise. Directed by Marcel Hanoun; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Marcel Hanoun

More films directed by Marcel Hanoun: La Femme de Chambre, Un Corps sans Visage, The Bright Night, The Truth About the Imaginary Passion of an Unknown and Autumn.

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The Eighth Day Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Eighth Day.

Le 8ème jour
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The Eighth Day Also Known As

Also known as “Le huitième jour”.

Also known as
  • Le huitième jour

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The Eighth Day FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Eighth Day, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Eighth Day?

The Eighth Day runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Eighth Day released?

The Eighth Day was released on February 24, 1960.

Who directed The Eighth Day?

The Eighth Day was directed by Marcel Hanoun.

More films by Marcel Hanoun

Who is in the cast of The Eighth Day?

The Eighth Day stars Emmanuelle Riva as Françoise, Marcel André as Le père de Françoise and Lucienne Bogaert as La mère de Françoise, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Eighth Day have a post-credit scene?

No. The Eighth Day has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Eighth Day in?

The original language of The Eighth Day is French.

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