Let There Be Light(1946)
Let There Be Light Synopsis
The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
Let There Be Light (1946) is a documentary and war film directed by John Huston, released on December 16, 1946 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Walter Huston. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- John Huston, Charles Kaufman
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- U.S. Army Pictorial Services
- Status:
- Released
Let There Be Light (1946) Trailer
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Let There Be Light Cast & Crew
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Directed by John Huston, written by John Huston and Charles Kaufman.
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Let There Be Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 48 ratings.
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Let There Be Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Let There Be Light online?
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Let There Be Light (1946) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Let There Be Light?
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The main cast of Let There Be Light (1946) includes Walter Huston. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Let There Be Light released?
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Let There Be Light was released on December 16, 1946 and runs for 58m.
Is Let There Be Light worth watching?
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Let There Be Light (1946) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Let There Be Light?
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