Dark Victory
“One of the truly great stories of love, devotion, and overwhelming courage...so poignant, powerful, and touching it reaches all human emotions.”
Synopsis
A TV producer with a terminal illness is given the strength to keep going by her love for her doctor.
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Montgomery
Katherine Merrill
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Michael Grant
Michele Lee
Dolores Marsh
Janet MacLachlan
Eileen
Michael Lerner
Manny
John Elerick
Jeremy
Herbert Berghof
Dr. Kassiter
Vic Tayback
Archie
Mario Roccuzzo
Sandy
Julie Rogers
Veronica
Edgar Daniels
Zalenki
James Ingersoll
Dr. Snyder
Jack Manning
Sam
Garrick Russell
Eileen's Son
Eric Server
Dr. Birney
Deborah White
Janet
Michael Thoma
Sid (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Charles Cohen, Bertram Bloch, George Emerson Brewer Jr.
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Dark Victory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
M. Charles Cohen, Bertram Bloch, George Emerson Brewer Jr.
Billy Goldenberg
Michael D. Margulies
John J. Dumas
Richard Irving, Jules Irving
Department Leadership Roster
M. Charles Cohen
Writer
Robert Butler
Director
John J. Dumas
Editor
Grady Hunt
Costume Design
Jules Irving
Producer
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Victory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Victory about?
A TV producer with a terminal illness is given the strength to keep going by her love for her doctor.
Who directed Dark Victory?
Dark Victory was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in Dark Victory?
The principal cast of Dark Victory includes Elizabeth Montgomery, Anthony Hopkins, Michele Lee, Janet MacLachlan, Michael Lerner.
When was Dark Victory released and how long is it?
Dark Victory was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Victory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Victory was composed by Billy Goldenberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Victory?
Dark Victory holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).