The Darkest Hour
“I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude”
Synopsis
Bearing many similarities to Albert Camus' 1946 existentialist text L'Etranger (The Outsider), The Darkest Hour is a powerful portrait of contemporary urban angst, isolation and unrequited love. Pat leads an apparently ordinary life as an attendant in a notorious public toilet where the majority of the clientele are either involved in drug deals or cottaging. The only light in his otherwise solitary life is Kim, a girl he is infatuated with, who works in a local cafe he frequents. When he is 'provoked' into committing an act of extreme violence, Pat's subsequent unorthodox reaction to his crime leads inevitably to his life changing forever.
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The Darkest Hour (2001) Full Movie
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Ellis
- Original Title
- The Darkest Hour
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Sirius Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ellis
John Ellis
John Ellis
Carrie Holliman
Department Leadership Roster
John Ellis
Director
Carrie Holliman
Producer
John Ellis
Editor
John Ellis
Writer
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What is The Darkest Hour about?
Bearing many similarities to Albert Camus' 1946 existentialist text L'Etranger (The Outsider), The Darkest Hour is a powerful portrait of contemporary urban angst, isolation and unrequited love. Pat leads an apparently ordinary life as an attendant in a notorious public toilet where the majority of the clientele are either involved in drug deals or cottaging. The only light in his otherwise solitary life is Kim, a girl he is infatuated with, who works in a local cafe he frequents. When he is 'provoked' into committing an act of extreme violence, Pat's subsequent unorthodox reaction to his crime leads inevitably to his life changing forever.
Who directed The Darkest Hour?
The Darkest Hour was directed by John Ellis.
Who stars in The Darkest Hour?
The principal cast of The Darkest Hour includes Jason Ford, Louise Brealey, Mark Asante, Christopher Brooklyn.
When was The Darkest Hour released and how long is it?
The Darkest Hour was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.