Dark Places
“There is more than death waiting for you in dark places.”
Synopsis
The heir of a mysterious estate must unveil its secrets and discover its treasures before a scheming doctor and his seductive sister can steal what is rightfully his.
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Dark Places (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-30
Top Cast
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Christopher Lee
Dr. Ian Mandeville
Joan Collins
Sarah Mandeville
Herbert Lom
Prescot
Jane Birkin
Alta
Robert Hardy
Edward Foster / Andrew Marr
Jean Marsh
Victoria
Carleton Hobbs
Old Marr
Roy Evans
Baxter
Martin Boddey
Sgt. Riley
John Glyn-Jones
Bank Manager
John Levene
Doctor
Jennifer Thanisch
Jessica
Michael McVey
Francis
Barry Linehan
Asylum Gatekeeper
Linda Gray
Woman on Hill
Lysandre De La Haye
Child on Hill
Earl Rhodes
Child on Hill
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fête du Fantastique
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Van Winkle, James Hannah Jr., Don Sharp, Edward Brennan
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- Dark Places
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Glenbergh, Sedgled
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Sharp
Joseph Van Winkle, James Hannah Jr., Don Sharp, Edward Brennan
Wilfred Josephs
Ernest Steward
Teddy Darvas
James Hannah Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Don Sharp
Director
Wilfred Josephs
Original Music Composer
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Teddy Darvas
Editor
James Hannah Jr.
Producer
Joseph Van Winkle
Writer
Edward Brennan
Writer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Places
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Places about?
The heir of a mysterious estate must unveil its secrets and discover its treasures before a scheming doctor and his seductive sister can steal what is rightfully his.
Who directed Dark Places?
Dark Places was directed by Don Sharp.
Who stars in Dark Places?
The principal cast of Dark Places includes Christopher Lee, Joan Collins, Herbert Lom, Jane Birkin, Robert Hardy.
When was Dark Places released and how long is it?
Dark Places was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Places?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Places was composed by Wilfred Josephs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Places?
Dark Places holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).