Darkness Before Dawn
Synopsis
An uplifting family drama about the danger of drug addiction, DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN stars Meredith Baxter (TV's FAMILY TIES). Baxter plays Mary Ann, a nurse at a methadone clinic who falls in love with one of her patients, Guy (Stephen Lang). While helping him overcome his drug addiction, she still manages to hide her own dalliances with narcotics--so well, in fact, that no one suspects at all. The pair marry and have a child, but soon Mary Ann's troubled past and hidden addiction threaten the stability of the happy life that she and Guy finally have for themselves. DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN illustrates the power of family love and how it can overcome even the greatest personal problems.
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Darkness Before Dawn & Dateline NBC promos, 1993
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-14
Top Cast
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Meredith Baxter
Mary Ann Guard
Stephen Lang
Guy Grand
Kirsten Dunst
Sandra Guard (age 8)
Gwynyth Walsh
Sandra Guard
Chelsea Hertford
Jennifer
Michael Bryan French
Jack
Natalie West
Mrs. Guard
Robert Desiderio
Al Van Petten
Richard Grove
Father
Alana Austin
Mary Ann Guard (age 9)
Tim Farrell
John L.
Matthew Linville
Daryl
Mary Anne McGarry
Mrs. Grand
James Dean
Mr. Conklin
Rusty Schwimmer
Evelyn
Lora Staley
Obstetrician
George Solomon
Nick
David Thompson
Byron
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Patterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen Hall
- Original Score
- Peter Manning Robinson
- Original Title
- Darkness Before Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Patterson
Karen Hall
Peter Manning Robinson
Kenneth Zunder
Michael D. Ornstein
Judith A. Polone
Department Leadership Roster
John Patterson
Director
Kenneth Zunder
Director of Photography
Kathleen Gore-Misko
Costume Design
Peter Manning Robinson
Original Music Composer
Karen Hall
Writer
Dena Roth
Production Design
Michael D. Ornstein
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkness Before Dawn
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What is Darkness Before Dawn about?
An uplifting family drama about the danger of drug addiction, DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN stars Meredith Baxter (TV's FAMILY TIES). Baxter plays Mary Ann, a nurse at a methadone clinic who falls in love with one of her patients, Guy (Stephen Lang). While helping him overcome his drug addiction, she still manages to hide her own dalliances with narcotics--so well, in fact, that no one suspects at all. The pair marry and have a child, but soon Mary Ann's troubled past and hidden addiction threaten the stability of the happy life that she and Guy finally have for themselves. DARKNESS BEFORE DAWN illustrates the power of family love and how it can overcome even the greatest personal problems.
Who directed Darkness Before Dawn?
Darkness Before Dawn was directed by John Patterson.
Who stars in Darkness Before Dawn?
The principal cast of Darkness Before Dawn includes Meredith Baxter, Stephen Lang, Kirsten Dunst, Gwynyth Walsh, Chelsea Hertford.
When was Darkness Before Dawn released and how long is it?
Darkness Before Dawn was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Darkness Before Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Darkness Before Dawn was composed by Peter Manning Robinson.