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1967 · 108 min · NR

Wait Until Dark

Directed by Terence Young · Thriller, Crime, Horror

Wait Until Dark (1967) is a Thriller film, directed by Terence Young set in New York City during the 1960s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated NR.

A con artist, with a tense tone. Themes of survival play out through single location / bottle.

Composer
Henry Mancini
Cinematography
Charles Lang
Cast
Audrey HepburnAlan ArkinRichard CrennaEfrem Zimbalist Jr.Jack WestonSamantha JonesJulie HerrodRobby Benson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
Survival
Structure
Single Location / Bottle
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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