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4.5 / 10(21 votes)IMDbR20061h 45mUnited Kingdom, Serbia, Italy

Fade to Black

“Sex. Corruption. Murder. Get the picture?”

Synopsis

Still reeling from the painful breakup of his marriage to screen siren Rita Hayworth, filmmaker Orson Welles makes his way to Rome, where he gets pulled into a tangled political plot involving murder and mysterious motives. A beautiful actress proves a tempting distraction. But if they want to stay alive, Welles and his young Italian driver need to stay focused.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Fade to Black - OFFICIAL TRAILEROfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-17

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 5, 2010

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Oliver Parker
Screenplay & Story
Oliver Parker
Original Score
Charlie Mole
Original Title
Fade to Black
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, Serbia, Italy
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Studios
Dakota Films, Ealing Studios, Endgame Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Oliver Parker

Screenplay & Story

Oliver Parker, Davide Ferrario

Original Score & Music

Charlie Mole

Director of Photography

John de Borman

Film Editing

Guy Bensley

Producers

Piero Amati, James Spring, Ralph Kamp, Jimmy de Brabant, Trevor Ingman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Davide Ferrario

Department Leadership Roster

Oliver Parker

Oliver Parker

Director

Oliver Parker

Oliver Parker

Screenplay

Trevor Ingman

Producer

Charlie Mole

Original Music Composer

Guy Bensley

Editor

Louise Stjernsward

Costume Design

John de Borman

John de Borman

Director of Photography

Massimo Pacilio

Producer

Barnaby Thompson

Barnaby Thompson

Producer

Jonathan Olsberg

Producer

Luciana Arrighi

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fade to Black.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fade to Black

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fade to Black about?

Still reeling from the painful breakup of his marriage to screen siren Rita Hayworth, filmmaker Orson Welles makes his way to Rome, where he gets pulled into a tangled political plot involving murder and mysterious motives. A beautiful actress proves a tempting distraction. But if they want to stay alive, Welles and his young Italian driver need to stay focused.

Who directed Fade to Black?

Fade to Black was directed by Oliver Parker.

Who stars in Fade to Black?

The principal cast of Fade to Black includes Danny Huston, Diego Luna, Paz Vega, Christopher Walken, Anna Galiena.

When was Fade to Black released and how long is it?

Fade to Black was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

Who composed the musical score for Fade to Black?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fade to Black was composed by Charlie Mole.

Is Fade to Black based on a book or true story?

Fade to Black is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Davide Ferrario".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Fade to Black?

Fade to Black holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).