Businessman and inventor Richard Hammond is determined to develop and market the perfect light-bulb. In a freak lab accident he is blinded and suffers a partial breakdown. His wife, partner...
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Title: Faces in the Dark (1960)
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| John Gregson | ... | Richard Hammond | |
| Mai Zetterling | ... | Christiane Hammond | |
| John Ireland | ... | Max Hammond | |
| Michael Denison | ... | David Merton | |
| Tony Wright | ... | Clem | |
| Nanette Newman | ... | Janet | |
| Valerie Taylor | ... | Miss Hopkins | |
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Roland Bartrop | ... | French Doctor (as Rowland Bartrop) |
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Businessman and inventor Richard Hammond is determined to develop and market the perfect light-bulb. In a freak lab accident he is blinded and suffers a partial breakdown. His wife, partner and brother take him to his country house, but then Hammond starts to suspect all is not what it seems. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>
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exploding lightbulb | businessman | neo noir | dark glasses | factory accident |Certificate:
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Although John Ireland plays John Gregson's younger brother in this film, he was, in fact, five years Gregson's senior. See more »Quotes
Richard Hammond: You know what they say, don't you? Only cats and blind men can see in the dark...See more »
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Country:
UKRelease Date:
2 September 1964 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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I was expecting something a bit different with this film, judging by its premise. Alas, my expectations weren't fulfilled. The plot about a blind man who fears for his life, has some promise but the director made an awkward job of it. The narrative is almost threadbare and one or two characters have little to do. Thank goodness for John Gregson though, he saves this film from being a complete disappointment. His performance is what held my attention, he is effectively cast against type. Usually, Gregson's on-screen persona is usually that of someone rather mild-mannered. In "Faces in the Dark," he is the exact opposite. I did like the photography, especially when the lighting was reduced for dramatic effect. The shot of John Gregson stumbling about in the countryside, in the dark and on his own is quite atmospheric. A rather predictable conclusion doesn't help this film at all but at least the ending wasn't downbeat.