Gaslight (1944): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Gaslight is a 1944 drama thriller directed by George Cukor, starring Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten and Charles Boyer. It is partly based on Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $2,391 worldwide. It won 2 Oscars, including Actress and Art Direction (Black-and-White), and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 78 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- George Cukor
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Based on
- Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gaslight About?
The premise of Gaslight without spoilers, adapted from Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton.
After a fifteen-year absence, a woman named Misha returns to her family’s estate, a reclusive heiress confronting a difficult past. Her homecoming is disrupted by the mysterious disappearance of her father, who has vanished without a trace. She finds herself entangled in a perplexing situation, uncovering cryptic clues and a complex network of secrets within the old estate, forcing her to confront long-buried truths.
Gaslight Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nervous breakdown
- london england
- jewel
- gaslighting
- abusive husband
- psychological drama
- maid
- sociopath
- mansion
- brooch
- national film registry
- deception
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- 1880s
- attic
- domestic drama
- psychological thriller
- suspense
- newlywed
- gaslight
- rescue
- self doubt
- neighbor
- scotland yard
- prologue
- marriage
- 1870s
- painting
- inheritance
- murder
- crown jewels
- glove
- singing lesson
- lamp
- paranoia
- train
- remake
- hidden loot
- police detective
- based on play
- piano
- italy
- skylight
- knife
- slashing a chair
- tied to a chair
- bigamy
- london bobby
- cook
- driving someone insane
- letter
Gaslight Cast
Ingrid Bergman leads the cast, with Joseph Cotten and Charles Boyer. Directed by George Cukor.
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Director George Cukor
Gaslight Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Gaslight 78 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 75% User score
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Gaslight Box Office
Gaslight grossed $2,391 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.4K
Gaslight Awards & Nominations
Gaslight won 2 Oscars, including Actress and Art Direction (Black-and-White), and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1945, with 2 wins from 7 nominations.
3 wins8 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 1945 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Actress – Ingrid Bergman
- Won Art Direction (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Actor – Charles Boyer
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Angela Lansbury
- Nominated Best Motion Picture
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Golden Globes 1945 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress in a Leading Role – Ingrid Bergman
Gaslight Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Gaslight - Trailer
- Trailer Trailer | Gaslight | Warner Archive
- Clip Clip HD | Gaslight | Warner Archive
- Featurette Lynn Redgrave on Ingrid Bergman and GASLIGHT
Gaslight Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “La luz que agoniza” and “Efialtis”.
- Also known as
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- La luz que agoniza
- Efialtis
- Cheragh-e gaz
- Gāzes gaisma
- Газовый свет
- Luz de gas
- Llum de gas
- The Murder in Thornton Square
- Plinsko svetlo
- Angoscia
- Hantise
- Das Haus der Lady Alquist
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- Luz que agoniza
- 煤气灯下
- Gasljus
- Meia Luz
- Plynové lampy
- אורות הגז
- 가스등
- Gázláng
- ガス燈
- À Meia Luz
- 煤氣燈下
- Gaz Lambası
- Светлина от газената лампа
- Газове світло
- Lumina de gaz
- Εφιάλτης
- Gaslys
- Gasnący płomień
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Gaslight FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Gaslight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gaslight?
Gaslight runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Gaslight released?
Gaslight was released on May 4, 1944.
Who directed Gaslight?
Gaslight was directed by George Cukor.
More films by George Cukor Who is in the cast of Gaslight?
Gaslight stars Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten and Charles Boyer.
How much did Gaslight make at the box office?
Gaslight grossed $2,391 worldwide.
How is Gaslight rated?
Gaslight has 78 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is Gaslight based on a book?
Yes. Gaslight is partly adapted from Gaslight by Patrick Hamilton.
What awards did Gaslight win?
Gaslight won 3 awards from 8 nominations, including Actress at the Oscars 1945.
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