Wait Until Dark (1967): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Wait Until Dark is a 1967 horror thriller directed by Terence Young, starring Alan Arkin, Mel Ferrer and Richard Crenna. It is based on Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Terence Young
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Based on
- Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wait Until Dark About?
The premise of Wait Until Dark without spoilers, adapted from Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young blind woman living in Greenwich Village is terrorized by a gang who believe she's hiding a valuable package of heroin. They manipulate her with lies and psychological torment, turning her apartment into a dangerous trap. As darkness falls, a desperate struggle for survival ensues, testing her courage and resourcefulness against their relentless pursuit.
Wait Until Dark Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- apartment
- panic
- blind woman
- heroin
- doll
- blindness
- murder
- blind protagonist
- surveillance
- husband wife relationship
- woman in jeopardy
- corpse
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- new york city
- hit by a car
- female protagonist
- darkness
- love
- girl
- showdown
- attempted murder
- fear
- home invasion
- smashing a lightbulb
- psychopath
- assumed identity
- criminal
- disability
- three word title
- housewife
- deception
- affection
- sunglasses
- van
- song during end credits
- whistling
- washing machine
- refrigerator
- braille
- window blinds
- corpse in a closet
- temper tantrum
- white cane
- rescue
- lie
- disguise
- stabbed to death
- apology
- telephone call
- stabbed in the back
- photographer
Wait Until Dark Cast
Alan Arkin leads the cast, with Mel Ferrer and Richard Crenna. Directed by Terence Young; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terence Young
Also Starring in Wait Until Dark
· 6 moreMore from Terence Young
More films directed by Terence Young, best-rated first: From Russia with Love, Dr. No, Thunderball and The Jigsaw Man.
Wait Until Dark Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wait Until Dark 81 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 74% User score
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Wait Until Dark Plot Summary
What happens in Wait Until Dark from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Lisa steps off her flight from Montreal to New York City, she’s immediately overwhelmed by a gnawing anxiety. The source of her distress is a man whose piercing gaze seems to burrow into her very soul, tracking her every moment at the airport. To safeguard her illicit cargo—a stash of heroin cleverly hidden within an antique doll—Lisa discreetly hands it over to Sam Hendrix, a professional photographer whom she hopes will keep it safe. However, before she can even feel a sense of relief, the man’s rough grip ensnares her, forcibly dragging her away, leaving the fate of the doll hanging precariously in the balance.
Full summary
The whole story of Wait Until Dark, scene by scene
Wait Until Dark Awards & Nominations
Wait Until Dark was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1968.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1968 2 nominations- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Audrey Hepburn
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
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Oscars 1968 1 nomination- Nominated Actress – Audrey Hepburn
Wait Until Dark Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wait Until Dark.
How Well Do You Know Wait Until Dark?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What does Lisa conceal within the antique doll?
Cars in Wait Until Dark
15 cars on screen, including the 1963 Volkswagen Campmobile T1 Typ 2 and the 1965 Dodge Coronet.
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1963 Volkswagen Campmobile T1 Typ 2 Important role -
1965 Dodge Coronet Minor role -
1964 Plymouth Savoy Minor role -
1966 Pontiac Parisienne Minor role
Wait Until Dark Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Sola en la oscuridad” and “Wacht tot het donker wordt”.
- Also known as
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- Sola en la oscuridad
- Wacht tot het donker wordt
- В очакване на мрака
- Um Clarão nas Trevas
- Seule dans la nuit
- Fanget af mørket
- Yksin pimeässä
- Perimene mehri na nyhtosei
- Várj, míg sötét lesz
- Gli occhi della notte
- Kuraku naru made matte
- Nattens ögon
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- 暗くなるまで待って
- Warte, bis es dunkel ist
- Дождись темноты
- Os Olhos da Noite
- 盲女惊魂记
- בודדה באפלה
- 어두워질 때까지
- Așteaptă până la întuneric
- Čekej do tmy
- Karanlığa Kadar Bekle
- Doczekać zmroku
- Palauk iki sutems
- Περίμενε Μέχρι Να Νυχτώσει
- Čakaj, kým sa zotmie
- Espera la oscuridad
- 盲女驚魂記
- تا تاریکی صبر کن
- Дочекайся темряви
- Sola en la foscor
- รอไว้ค่อย ๆ เชือด
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Wait Until Dark FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Wait Until Dark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Wait Until Dark released?
Wait Until Dark was released on October 26, 1967.
Who directed Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark was directed by Terence Young.
More films by Terence Young Who is in the cast of Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark stars Alan Arkin, Mel Ferrer and Richard Crenna, among 10 credited actors.
How is Wait Until Dark rated?
Wait Until Dark has 81 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is Wait Until Dark based on a book?
Yes. Wait Until Dark is adapted from Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott.
Was Wait Until Dark nominated for any awards?
Wait Until Dark received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Wait Until Dark have a post-credit scene?
No. Wait Until Dark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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