When Darkness Falls(1960)
När mörkret faller
A film with atmosphere and condensed mystery.
When Darkness Falls Synopsis
Young Elisabeth comes to Västlinge to meet her old relative, the vicar and and his young daughter. She is going to spend the Christmas there in peace and quiet but on Christmas Eve, the grocer is brutally murdered with an axe. Police inspector Christer Wijk comes to the small village to find the murderer. He soon discovers the puzzle of evidence that makes almost everybody a suspect.
When Darkness Falls (1960) is a crime film directed by Arne Mattsson, released on December 26, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Karl-Arne Holmsten, Nils Asther, Birgitta Pettersson and George Fant. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Arne Mattsson
- Writers:
- Maria Lang, Maria Lang
- Producers:
- Rune Waldekranz
- Cinematographer:
- Hilding Bladh
- Composer:
- Torbjörn Lundquist
- Production:
- Sandrews
- Status:
- Released
When Darkness Falls Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karl-Arne Holmsten
as Christer Wijk
Nils Asther
as Vicar Tord Ekstedt
Birgitta Pettersson
as Elisabeth Rydén
George Fant
as Arne Sandell
Elsa Prawitz
as Barbara Sandell
Adolf Jahr
as Connie Lundgren
Mimi Nelson
as Hjördis Holm
Sif Ruud
as Frideborg Jansson
Hjördis Petterson
as Tekla Motander
Bengt Brunskog
as Mårten Gustavsson
- Eva Sjöström
Eva Sjöström
as Susanne Motander
Sigge Fürst
as Docent Ahlgren
Key crew
Directed by Arne Mattsson, written by Maria Lang and Maria Lang, produced by Rune Waldekranz.
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When Darkness Falls Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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When Darkness Falls – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When Darkness Falls online?
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When Darkness Falls (1960) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in When Darkness Falls?
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The main cast of When Darkness Falls (1960) includes Karl-Arne Holmsten, Nils Asther, Birgitta Pettersson, George Fant and Elsa Prawitz. The film was directed by Arne Mattsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When Darkness Falls released?
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When Darkness Falls was released on December 26, 1960 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is When Darkness Falls worth watching?
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When Darkness Falls (1960) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.