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Timothy Busfield
Professor Del Calvin
Heather Locklear
Victoria
Michael Beck
Braith
Cloris Leachman
Ruth
Galen Schrick
Boden
Timi Prulhiere
Ms. Stafford
Bill Birch
Boggs
John DeLay
Saunders
Russ Fast
Dykeman
Jack Angeles
Waters
Shawna Schuh
Mother
Louis A. Lotorto
DJ
Curt Hanson
Museum Guard
Bunnie Rivera
Ms. Otis
Sibyl Busby
Party Girl
Patrick Michael Ryan
Reveler
Kevin Duckworth
Bouncer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McPherson
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Barr
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- Fade to Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Wilshire Court Productions, Francine LeFrak Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McPherson
Douglas Barr
Michel Colombier
Richard Quinlan
Karen I. Stern
Robert M. Rolsky, Francine Lefrak, Robert Kosberg
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Barr
Writer
John McPherson
Director
Richard Quinlan
Director of Photography
William McAllister
Production Design
Robert M. Rolsky
Producer
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Karen I. Stern
Editor
Frank Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fade to Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fade to Black about?
A professor accidentally records the murder of a neighbor on videotape and finds himself framed for the crime.
Who directed Fade to Black?
Fade to Black was directed by John McPherson.
Who stars in Fade to Black?
The principal cast of Fade to Black includes Timothy Busfield, Heather Locklear, Michael Beck, Cloris Leachman, Galen Schrick.
When was Fade to Black released and how long is it?
Fade to Black was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Fade to Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fade to Black was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fade to Black?
Fade to Black holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).