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The People Who Own the Dark (1976): Cast

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The People Who Own the Dark is a 1976 sci-fi horror film directed by León Klimovsky, starring Teresa Gimpera as Berta, Antonio Mayans and Paul Naschy. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The People Who Own the Dark (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
León Klimovsky
Genres
Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Trefilms
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The People Who Own the Dark About?

The premise of The People Who Own the Dark without spoilers.

After a nuclear war devastates the planet, a group of wealthy businessmen and military officers who were partying in an old castle survive unscathed. Venturing into the nearest town for food and supplies, they encounter a community where most residents are blinded. Their search leads them to the ominous organization known as the People Who Own the Dark.

The People Who Own the Dark Themes & Keywords

· 25 tags
  • cult
  • psychotronic film
  • woman wearing a see through negligee
  • castle
  • nuclear war
  • officer
  • tragic ending
  • mass burial
  • radioactive contamination
  • decontamination
  • eyes gouged out
  • reference to the marquis de sade
+13 more
  • siege
  • sex party
  • nuclear explosion
  • female topless nudity
  • post thermonuclear war
  • house
  • post apocalypse
  • cellar
  • blindness
  • rifle
  • disaster
  • brothel
  • businessman
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Cast & crew

The People Who Own the Dark Cast & Characters

Teresa Gimpera leads the cast as Berta, with Antonio Mayans as Vasily and Paul Naschy as Bourne. Directed by León Klimovsky; 17 actors are credited in all.

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More from León Klimovsky

More films directed by León Klimovsky: Trauma, The Night of the Walking Dead, A Dragonfly for Each Corpse and The Devil’s Possessed.

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The People Who Own the Dark Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The People Who Own the Dark.

The People Who Own the Dark (1976) - Trailer

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The People Who Own the Dark FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The People Who Own the Dark, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The People Who Own the Dark?

The People Who Own the Dark runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The People Who Own the Dark released?

The People Who Own the Dark was released on October 27, 1976.

Who directed The People Who Own the Dark?

The People Who Own the Dark was directed by León Klimovsky.

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Who is in the cast of The People Who Own the Dark?

The People Who Own the Dark stars Teresa Gimpera as Berta, Antonio Mayans as Vasily and Paul Naschy as Bourne, among 17 credited actors.

Does The People Who Own the Dark have a post-credit scene?

No. The People Who Own the Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The People Who Own the Dark in?

The original language of The People Who Own the Dark is Spanish.

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