Wait Until Dark (1967)
Director: Terence Young
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
An effective shocker which has the blind Hepburn alone in the house when psychotic villain Arkin and his hoodlum pals (Crenna and Weston) arrive to retrieve a doll containing heroin which her husband (Zimbalist) unwittingly brought through customs for them. The nail- biting climax, during which Hepburn turns the tables by smashing the light-bulbs and leaving the place in darkness, is a classic. Though based on a stage play (by Frederick Knott), the skilful use of interiors for once transcends the visual limitations.Author: NF
Cast & crew
Director: Terence Young
Producer: Mel Ferrer
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Jack Weston, Samantha Jones full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 108 mins
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