Wait Until Dark(1967)
A blind woman plays a deadly game of survival.
Wait Until Dark Synopsis
After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
Wait Until Dark (1967) is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Terence Young, released on October 26, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna and Efrem Zimbalist Jr.. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 614 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Young
- Writers:
- Frederick Knott, Robert Carrington, Jane-Howard Hammerstein
- Producers:
- Mel Ferrer
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Henry Mancini
- Production:
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Wait Until Dark (1967) Trailer
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Wait Until Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Audrey Hepburn
as Susy Hendrix
Alan Arkin
as Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
Richard Crenna
as Mike Talman
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
as Sam Hendrix
Jack Weston
as Carlino
Samantha Jones
as Lisa
- Julie Herrod
Julie Herrod
as Gloria
Robby Benson
as Boy Tossing Ball (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
as French-Canadian Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
Gary Morgan
as Teenage Boy on Street (uncredited)
- Bill Walters
Bill Walters
as BG with Dog (uncredited)
Jean Del Val
as The Old Man (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Terence Young, written by Frederick Knott, Robert Carrington and Jane-Howard Hammerstein, produced by Mel Ferrer.
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Wait Until Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 614 ratings.
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Wait Until Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wait Until Dark online?
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Wait Until Dark (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wait Until Dark?
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The main cast of Wait Until Dark (1967) includes Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Jack Weston. The film was directed by Terence Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wait Until Dark released?
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Wait Until Dark was released on October 26, 1967 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Wait Until Dark worth watching?
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Wait Until Dark (1967) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 614 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wait Until Dark?
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