Every Second Counts
5.8
After failing to carry out an urgent repair to the car of two German tourists, mechanic Robert has a crisis of conscience. Accidents loom at every turn of the wheel. Robert finally alerts the police, and the breathless pursuit of the Mercedes begins, turning into a thriller that ends to everyone's satisfaction.
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Jean-Marc Thibault
Robert Simonet
Known for
The Count of Monte Cristo
Vidocq
Barbara Laage
Simone Simonet
Known for
Bed and Board
Paris Blues
Gabriel Arout
Also in
The Unknown Man of Shandigor
Faces of Love
Alex Joffé
Known for
Shoot the Piano Player
Jacqueline Rémy
Dominique Wilms
Ginette Garcet
Known for
Shadow of Evil
Paul Frankeur
Lucien Simonet
Known for
The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie
The Milky Way
Rosy Varte
Marie Simonet
Known for
Antoine and Colette
The Night Caller
Michel André
Vicar
Also in
The Fugitives
Gunman in the Streets
Georges Poujouly
Known for
Elevator to the Gallows
Forbidden Games
Guy Decomble
Known for
The 400 Blows
Jour de fête
René Alone
Also in
Belphegor, or The Phantom of the Louvre
Les Complices de l'aube
Alex Joffé Director
United States release October 14, 1957 · Produced in France · Production Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique
Production
Édition et Diffusion Cinématographique
Production
Edition et Diffusion Cinématographique
Production
France
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Languages
Original title
Les Assassins du dimanche
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · July 20, 1956
Theatrical
United States · October 14, 1957
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
Finland
May 10, 1957 · Theatrical
Hungary
November 14, 1957 · Theatrical
Italy
June 1, 1959 · Theatrical
Portugal
May 17, 1957 · Theatrical
Romania
December 8, 1956 · Theatrical
Spain
August 12, 1957 · Limited theatrical · Barcelona
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