Edge of Darkness
"Resistance fighters battle the Nazis in occupied Norway"
Originally released in 1943. Edge of Darkness is a drama/war film. directed by Lewis Milestone.
Starring Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, and Walter Huston
Synopsis
The film pivots around the local Norwegian doctor and his family. The doctor's wife (Ruth Gordon) wants to hold on to the pretence of gracious living and ignore their German occupiers. The doctor, Martin Stensgard (Walter Huston), would also prefer to stay neutral, but is torn. His brother-in-law, the wealthy owner of the local fish cannery, collaborates with the Nazis. The doctor's daughter, Karen (Ann Sheridan), is involved with the resistance and with its leader Gunnar Brogge (Errol Flynn). The doctor's son has just returned to town, having been sent down from the university, and is soon influenced by his Nazi-sympathizer uncle. Captain Koenig (Helmut Dantine), the young German commandant of the occupying garrison, whose fanatic determination to do everything by the book and spoutings about the invincibility of the Reich hides a growing fear of a local uprising.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (35 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.7M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Errol Flynn
as Gunnar Brogge
Ann Sheridan
as Karen Stensgard
Walter Huston
as Dr. Martin Stensgard
Helmut Dantine
as Captain Koenig
Ruth Gordon
as Anna Stensgard
Judith Anderson
as Gerd Bjarnesen
Roman Bohnen
as Lars Malken
Monte Blue
as Jens Petersen
Virginia Christine
as Hulda (Stensgard maid)
Morris Carnovsky
as Sixtus Andresen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,653,000
- Revenue
- $3,669,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge of Darkness about?
The film pivots around the local Norwegian doctor and his family. The doctor's wife (Ruth Gordon) wants to hold on to the pretence of gracious living and ignore their German occupiers. The doctor, ...
Who directed Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness was directed by Lewis Milestone.
How long is Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Edge of Darkness released?
Edge of Darkness was released on April 9, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Edge of Darkness?
The main cast of Edge of Darkness includes Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Walter Huston, Helmut Dantine, Ruth Gordon.