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6.1 / 10(7 votes)IMDbNR19601h 24mUnited Kingdom

Faces in the Dark

“You know what they say, don't you? Only cats and blind men can see in the dark...”

Synopsis

A businessman loses his sight in an explosion on the day his wife planned to leave him for another man.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 2, 1964

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Eady
Screenplay & Story
John Tully, Ephraim Kogan
Original Title
Faces in the Dark
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Studios
Penington Eady Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Eady

Screenplay & Story

John Tully, Ephraim Kogan, Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Pierre BoileauNovel:Thomas Narcejac

Department Leadership Roster

John Tully

Screenplay

David Eady

Director

Ephraim Kogan

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Faces in the Dark.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Faces in the Dark

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

What is Faces in the Dark about?

A businessman loses his sight in an explosion on the day his wife planned to leave him for another man.

Who directed Faces in the Dark?

Faces in the Dark was directed by David Eady.

Who stars in Faces in the Dark?

The principal cast of Faces in the Dark includes John Gregson, Mai Zetterling, John Ireland, Michael Denison, Tony Wright.

When was Faces in the Dark released and how long is it?

Faces in the Dark was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Is Faces in the Dark based on a book or true story?

Faces in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pierre Boileau", Novel: "Thomas Narcejac".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Faces in the Dark?

Faces in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).