Dark August
“A young girl dies ...”
Synopsis
A young girl is accidentally run down by a car driven by a careless city slicker. This careless injustice provokes the girl's grandfather into summoning his mystical powers and placing a death curse on the young man. Desperate to stave off the dire consequences of the hex, Barry seeks the counsel of a local psychic medium.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dark August Clip - The OpeningOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2019-06-24
Top Cast
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Kim Hunter
Adrianna Putnam
J.J. Barry
Sal Devito
Carolyne Barry
Jackie (as Carole Shelyne)
Kate McKeown
Lesley
Frank Bongiorno
Theo
William Robertson
The Grandfather
Richard Allan Fay
Paul
Martin Harvey Friedberg
Tavern Drunk
Kenneth W. Libby
Sheriff
Stan Shefler
1st Deputy Sheriff
Kenneth Kaplan
2nd Deputy Sheriff
Gerry Lou
Accountant
Randie Wilder
Sales Girl
Karen Lewis
The Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin G. Goldman
- Screenplay & Story
- Carolyne Barry, Martin G. Goldman, J.J. Barry
- Original Score
- William Fischer
- Original Title
- Dark August
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Raffia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin G. Goldman
Carolyne Barry, Martin G. Goldman, J.J. Barry
William Fischer
Richard E. Brooks
Dennis Hayes
Marianne Kanter, Martin G. Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Carolyne Barry
Writer
Martin G. Goldman
Writer
Martin G. Goldman
Director
J.J. Barry
Writer
Marianne Kanter
Producer
Richard E. Brooks
Director of Photography
Dennis Hayes
Editor
Martin G. Goldman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark August
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark August about?
A young girl is accidentally run down by a car driven by a careless city slicker. This careless injustice provokes the girl's grandfather into summoning his mystical powers and placing a death curse on the young man. Desperate to stave off the dire consequences of the hex, Barry seeks the counsel of a local psychic medium.
Who directed Dark August?
Dark August was directed by Martin G. Goldman.
Who stars in Dark August?
The principal cast of Dark August includes Kim Hunter, J.J. Barry, Carolyne Barry, Kate McKeown, Frank Bongiorno.
When was Dark August released and how long is it?
Dark August was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark August?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark August was composed by William Fischer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark August?
Dark August holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).