Darker Than Amber
“Travis McGee is having a conference with one of his clients. Business as usual.”
Synopsis
Professional beach bum and 'knight errant' Travis McGee goes up against psychotic body-builder Terry Bartell. McGee pulls out all the stops when he joins a Caribbean cruise to bring the killer to justice.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clouse
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Waters
- Original Score
- John Carl Parker
- Original Title
- Darker Than Amber
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Major Pictures Production, Cinema Center Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clouse
Ed Waters, John D. MacDonald
John Carl Parker
Frank V. Phillips
Fred A. Chulack
Jack Reeves, Walter Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bruno
Costume Design
Robert Clouse
Director
Ed Waters
Screenplay
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Walter Seltzer
Producer
John Carl Parker
Original Music Composer
Frank V. Phillips
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darker Than Amber
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Darker Than Amber about?
Professional beach bum and 'knight errant' Travis McGee goes up against psychotic body-builder Terry Bartell. McGee pulls out all the stops when he joins a Caribbean cruise to bring the killer to justice.
Who directed Darker Than Amber?
Darker Than Amber was directed by Robert Clouse.
Who stars in Darker Than Amber?
The principal cast of Darker Than Amber includes Rod Taylor, Theodore Bikel, Suzy Kendall, Ahna Capri, William Smith.
When was Darker Than Amber released and how long is it?
Darker Than Amber was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Darker Than Amber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darker Than Amber was composed by John Carl Parker.
Is Darker Than Amber based on a book or true story?
Darker Than Amber is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John D. MacDonald".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Darker Than Amber?
Darker Than Amber holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).