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Children of the Dark (1994): Cast

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Children of the Dark is a 1994 drama directed by Michael Switzer, starring Bill Smitrovich as Milos Janecek, Mary Pat Gleason and Roy Dotrice. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Children of the Dark (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Michael Switzer
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Children of the Dark About?

The premise of Children of the Dark without spoilers.

The true story of parents who discover that their two young daughters have a genetic disease that makes it fatal for them to be exposed to ordinary light.

Children of the Dark Themes & Keywords

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  • photosensitivity
  • skin disease
  • xeroderma pigmentosum
  • discrimination
  • sunlight
  • disease
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Children of the Dark Cast & Characters

Bill Smitrovich leads the cast as Milos Janecek, with Mary Pat Gleason as Lydia Fallbrook and Roy Dotrice as Dr. Burnham. Directed by Michael Switzer; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michael Switzer

More films directed by Michael Switzer: Vanished, Annie’s Point, Ordinary Miracles and Fallen Angel.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Children of the Dark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Children of the Dark, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Children of the Dark?

Children of the Dark runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Children of the Dark released?

Children of the Dark was released on April 17, 1994.

Who directed Children of the Dark?

Children of the Dark was directed by Michael Switzer.

More films by Michael Switzer

Who is in the cast of Children of the Dark?

Children of the Dark stars Bill Smitrovich as Milos Janecek, Mary Pat Gleason as Lydia Fallbrook and Roy Dotrice as Dr. Burnham, among 10 credited actors.

Does Children of the Dark have a post-credit scene?

No. Children of the Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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