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Wait Until Dark

  • 19671967
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
31K
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2,806
Wait Until Dark (1967)
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A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
6,165
2,806
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    • Director
      • Terence Young
    • Writers
      • Frederick Knott(based on the play by)
      • Robert Carrington(screenplay)
      • Jane-Howard Hammerstein(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Audrey Hepburn
      • Alan Arkin
      • Richard Crenna
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Terence Young
    • Writers
      • Frederick Knott(based on the play by)
      • Robert Carrington(screenplay)
      • Jane-Howard Hammerstein(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Audrey Hepburn
      • Alan Arkin
      • Richard Crenna
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 215User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 nominations total

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    Wait Until Dark
    Trailer 2:36
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    Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn
    • Susy Hendrix
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Roat…
    Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna
    • Mike Talman
    Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
    Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
    • Sam Hendrix
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Carlino
    Samantha Jones
    Samantha Jones
    • Lisa
    Julie Herrod
    • Gloria
    Robby Benson
    Robby Benson
    • Boy Tossing Ball
    • (uncredited)
    Jean Del Val
    Jean Del Val
    • The Old Man
    • (uncredited)
    Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer
    • French-Canadian Radio Speaker
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Packy McFarland
    • Passerbye
    • (uncredited)
    Gary Morgan
    Gary Morgan
    • Teenage Boy on Street
    • (uncredited)
    Frank O'Brien
    • Shatner
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Walters
    Bill Walters
    • BG with Dog
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Terence Young
    • Writers
      • Frederick Knott(based on the play by)
      • Robert Carrington(screenplay)
      • Jane-Howard Hammerstein(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      In an interview, Alan Arkin talked about the Oscar nominations he received for his early major film roles (The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) and The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968)). When asked if he was surprised that he was overlooked for Wait Until Dark, his second movie, he replied: "You don't get nominated for being mean to Audrey Hepburn!"
    • Goofs
      Susy demonstrates excellent hearing and observation skills: she can tell when people are in her apartment, notices Carlino dusting for prints, people fiddling with the blinds, Roat's squeaky shoes, etc. However, she does not appear to notice the rotary-dial mismatch between the telephone number Mike Tallman says he's calling and the number he actually dials. It's easy to tell what number is being dialed if you listen and count the number of clicks.
    • Quotes

      Susy Hendrix: Gloria?

      Gloria: Yeah?

      Susy Hendrix: How would you like to do something difficult and terribly dangerous?

      Gloria: I'd love it!

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits show each character with the performer's credit; Alan Arkin is shown three times, including once in each disguise.
    • Connections
      Featured in Terror in the Aisles (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Wait Until Dark
      Music by Henry Mancini
      Lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans
      Performed by Sue Raney

    User reviews215

    Review
    Top review
    Classic Suspense with Legendary Actress
    I watched this movie out of sheer "desperation" -- I couldn't find any current movies on that I wanted to see or that I hadn't seen before, so I just ended up on the channel this film was on. It was fate!! What a fun, suspenseful film!!

    If you have not seen Audrey Hepburn in a movie, see this and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and you will *really* appreciate her talent and beauty. Also of mention is Alan Arkin. I read that critics didn't like his role as the heavy in this film when it was first released, but personally I think he is great in it -- intimidating and kitschy at the same time.

    This film builds the suspense throughout perfectly. There is not a lull or a let-down to be found! Also, this has a twist ending and a classic suspense/horror plot element that has been done many times since, but not as well!

    The Bottom Line: 4 1/2 Jiffy's Out of 5
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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1967 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Warte, bis es dunkel ist
    • Filming locations
      • 5 St. Luke's Place, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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