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Wait Until Dark

1967 · Movie · 108 min
A

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81/100

Averaged across 11 ratings · 101.3K votes

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66–96 out of 100

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A recently blinded woman lives quietly in her apartment. Her life is invaded by a trio of criminals who believe a valuable heroin-stuffed doll is hidden there. They concoct an elaborate ruse to manipulate her into finding it. Using her heightened other senses and wits, she must turn her disability into an advantage to survive the escalating psychological battle.

Details

Director
Terence Young
Based on
Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott
Released
26 October 1967
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
108 min
Rated
NR
Budget
$4.0M
Box office
$11.0M
Awards
0 wins, 3 nominations

This title elsewhere

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Susy Hendrix

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Mike Talman

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Sam Hendrix

Jack Weston

Jack Weston

Carlino

Julie Herrod

Gloria

Robby Benson

Robby Benson

Boy Tossing Ball (uncredited)

Awards & nominations

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0 wins from 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies

Academy Awards 1967 Best Actress Audrey Hepburn Nominee
Golden Globe Awards 1967 Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Audrey Hepburn Nominee
Golden Globe Awards 1967 Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Nominee

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