Wait Until Dark
“A blind woman plays a deadly game of survival.”
Synopsis
After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Wait Until Dark (1967) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Audrey Hepburn
Susy Hendrix
Alan Arkin
Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
Richard Crenna
Mike Talman
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Sam Hendrix
Jack Weston
Carlino
Samantha Jones
Lisa
Julie Herrod
Gloria
Robby Benson
Boy Tossing Ball (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
French-Canadian Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
Gary Morgan
Teenage Boy on Street (uncredited)
Bill Walters
BG with Dog (uncredited)
Jean Del Val
The Old Man (uncredited)
Frank O'Brien
Shatner (uncredited)
Packy McFarland
Passerbye (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 13, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.75x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane-Howard Hammerstein, Robert Carrington
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Wait Until Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Young
Jane-Howard Hammerstein, Robert Carrington, Frederick Knott
Henry Mancini
Charles Lang
Gene Milford
Mel Ferrer
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Milford
Editor
Jane-Howard Hammerstein
Screenplay
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Terence Young
Director
Robert Carrington
Screenplay
Mel Ferrer
Producer
Frederick Knott
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wait Until Dark.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Wait Until Dark.
Mind Games
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Abstrusest 2
Halloween 2026 Watchlist
Movies I want to watch for Halloween season 2026.
Psychological-Thriller
ALLL MOVIESSS
Movies
Similar Titles to Wait Until Dark
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
7.3
7.6
2.8
6.0
6.7
6.5
6.7
5.4
6.1
7.4
7.2
6.3
6.5
7.4
6.4
More Like Wait Until Dark
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wait Until Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wait Until Dark about?
After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
Who directed Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark was directed by Terence Young.
Who stars in Wait Until Dark?
The principal cast of Wait Until Dark includes Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jack Weston.
When was Wait Until Dark released and how long is it?
Wait Until Dark was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $11M at the worldwide box office (2.75 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Wait Until Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wait Until Dark was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wait Until Dark?
Wait Until Dark holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).