Wait Until Dark
"A blind woman plays a deadly game of survival."
Originally released in 1967. Wait Until Dark is a thriller/horror film. directed by Terence Young.
Starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, and Richard Crenna
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (574 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$11M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wait Until Dark about?
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 ruthle...
Who directed Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark was directed by Terence Young.
How long is Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Wait Until Dark released?
Wait Until Dark was released on October 26, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wait Until Dark?
The main cast of Wait Until Dark includes Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jack Weston.
Is Wait Until Dark worth watching?
Wait Until Dark has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 574 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.