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IMDb19571h 30mUnited States of America

The Dark Side of the Earth

Synopsis

A drama set in 1956, during the unsuccessful Hungarian uprising against the Russians.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Arthur Penn

Screenplay & Story

Rod Serling

Producers

Martin Manulis

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Manulis

Producer

Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn

Director

Rod Serling

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.