
The Dark Side of the Earth
Synopsis
A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Serling
- Original Title
- The Dark Side of the Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- CBS Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Penn
Rod Serling
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Manulis
Producer
Arthur Penn
Director
Rod Serling
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark Side of the Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark Side of the Earth about?
A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians.
Who directed The Dark Side of the Earth?
The Dark Side of the Earth was directed by Arthur Penn.
Who stars in The Dark Side of the Earth?
The principal cast of The Dark Side of the Earth includes Van Heflin, Earl Holliman, Kim Hunter, Dean Jagger, Jerry Paris.
When was The Dark Side of the Earth released and how long is it?
The Dark Side of the Earth was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

















