Plunge Into Darkness(1978)
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Plunge Into Darkness Synopsis
An ex-pro athlete runner and his wife find a strange boy in the middle of nowhere along with a murdered couple. He runs to a nearby town for help while she keeps the boy company. Meanwhile, escaped convicts are heading to their location.
Plunge Into Darkness (1978) is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Peter Maxwell, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Bruce Barry, Olivia Hamnett, Ashley Grenville and Tom Richards. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Maxwell
- Writers:
- Bruce A. Wishart
- Composer:
- Peter Clark
- Production:
- Gemini Productions, The Grundy Organization
- Status:
- Released
Plunge Into Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Barry
as Gary Keating
Olivia Hamnett
as Pat Keating
- Ashley Grenville
Ashley Grenville
as The Boy
- Tom Richards
Tom Richards
as Joe
John Jarratt
as Toby
- Wallas Eaton
Wallas Eaton
as Superintendent G.E. Gregory
Alister Smart
as Stewart
- James Elliott
James Elliott
as Farmer
Gerry Duggan
as Abe
Key crew
Directed by Peter Maxwell, written by Bruce A. Wishart.
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Plunge Into Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Plunge Into Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Plunge Into Darkness?
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The main cast of Plunge Into Darkness (1978) includes Bruce Barry, Olivia Hamnett, Ashley Grenville, Tom Richards and John Jarratt. The film was directed by Peter Maxwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Plunge Into Darkness released?
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Plunge Into Darkness was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Plunge Into Darkness worth watching?
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Plunge Into Darkness (1978) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.