The Dark Man
“Set in one of Britain's Forbidden Areas.....this is one of the most fascinating films ever screened!”
Synopsis
Young aspiring actress Molly Lester witnesses a double murder, so its perpetrator, a killer known as The Dark Man, tries everything to maintain her silence.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Dell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Dell
- Original Title
- The Dark Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Dell
Jeffrey Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Dell
Director
Jeffrey Dell
Writer
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 The Dark Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Man about?
Young aspiring actress Molly Lester witnesses a double murder, so its perpetrator, a killer known as The Dark Man, tries everything to maintain her silence.
Who directed The Dark Man?
The Dark Man was directed by Jeffrey Dell.
Who stars in The Dark Man?
The principal cast of The Dark Man includes Edward Underdown, Maxwell Reed, Natasha Parry, William Hartnell, Barbara Murray.
When was The Dark Man released and how long is it?
The Dark Man was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark Man?
The Dark Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).