Plunge Into Darkness
“Deception at every turn…”
Synopsis
An ex-pro athlete runner and his wife find a strange boy in the middle of nowhere along with a murdered couple. He runs to a nearby town for help while she keeps the boy company. Meanwhile, escaped convicts are heading to their location.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Maxwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce A. Wishart
- Original Score
- Jimmy Sloggett, Peter Clark
- Original Title
- Plunge Into Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Productions, The Grundy Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Maxwell
Bruce A. Wishart
Jimmy Sloggett, Peter Clark
Ron Williams
Steve Kibler
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce A. Wishart
Writer
Peter Maxwell
Director
Ron Williams
Editor
Jimmy Sloggett
Original Music Composer
Peter Clark
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plunge Into Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Plunge Into Darkness about?
An ex-pro athlete runner and his wife find a strange boy in the middle of nowhere along with a murdered couple. He runs to a nearby town for help while she keeps the boy company. Meanwhile, escaped convicts are heading to their location.
Who directed Plunge Into Darkness?
Plunge Into Darkness was directed by Peter Maxwell.
Who stars in Plunge Into Darkness?
The principal cast of Plunge Into Darkness includes Bruce Barry, Olivia Hamnett, Ashley Grenville, Tom Richards, John Jarratt.
When was Plunge Into Darkness released and how long is it?
Plunge Into Darkness was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Plunge Into Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plunge Into Darkness was composed by Jimmy Sloggett, Peter Clark.