Guns of Darkness
Synopsis
Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair. It turns them into outlaws and fugitives, hunted by a vicious South American regime; yet it could also bring them together in a way they have never been before.
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Leslie Caron
Claire Jordan
David Niven
Tom Jordan
David Opatoshu
President Pedro Rivera
James Robertson Justice
Hugo Bryant
Eleanor Summerfield
Mrs. Bastian
Ian Hunter
Dr. Swann
Derek Godfrey
Hernandez
Richard Pearson
Herbert Bastian
Sandor Elès
Lt. Gomez
Steven Scott
Gabriel
Dorothy Sensier
Nightclub Singer
Tutte Lemkow
Gabriel's Cousin
John Carson
First Officer
Ali Nagi
Indian Boy
Barry Shawzin
Gen. Zoreno
Peter Allenby
Sergeant
William Ellis
1st Young Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- John Mortimer
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Guns of Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Cavalcade Films, Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
John Mortimer, Francis Clifford
Benjamin Frankel
Robert Krasker
Frederick Wilson
Thomas Clyde
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Asquith
Director
John Mortimer
Screenplay
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Thomas Clyde
Producer
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Robert Krasker
Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guns of Darkness
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What is Guns of Darkness about?
Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair. It turns them into outlaws and fugitives, hunted by a vicious South American regime; yet it could also bring them together in a way they have never been before.
Who directed Guns of Darkness?
Guns of Darkness was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in Guns of Darkness?
The principal cast of Guns of Darkness includes Leslie Caron, David Niven, David Opatoshu, James Robertson Justice, Eleanor Summerfield.
When was Guns of Darkness released and how long is it?
Guns of Darkness was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Guns of Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guns of Darkness was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is Guns of Darkness based on a book or true story?
Guns of Darkness is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Clifford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guns of Darkness?
Guns of Darkness holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).