Blind Date
“A motion picture brilliantly, mysteriously different...as man is from woman!”
Synopsis
Painter Jan Van Rooyer has been art teacher to Jacqueline Cousteau, an older Frenchwoman who becomes his lover. But when she turns up dead, Van Rooyer must explain their relationship to the police to clear his name.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Barzman, Millard Lampell
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Blind Date
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists, Sydney Box Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Ben Barzman, Millard Lampell, Leigh Howard
Richard Rodney Bennett
Christopher Challis
Reginald Mills
David Deutsch, Luggi Waldleitner
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
David Deutsch
Producer
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Reginald Mills
Editor
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Luggi Waldleitner
Producer
Ben Barzman
Screenplay
Millard Lampell
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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 Blind Date
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blind Date about?
Painter Jan Van Rooyer has been art teacher to Jacqueline Cousteau, an older Frenchwoman who becomes his lover. But when she turns up dead, Van Rooyer must explain their relationship to the police to clear his name.
Who directed Blind Date?
Blind Date was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in Blind Date?
The principal cast of Blind Date includes Hardy Krüger, Stanley Baker, Micheline Presle, John Van Eyssen, Gordon Jackson.
When was Blind Date released and how long is it?
Blind Date was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Blind Date?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blind Date was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is Blind Date based on a book or true story?
Blind Date is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leigh Howard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blind Date?
Blind Date holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).