Let There Be Light
Synopsis
The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- John Huston, Charles Kaufman
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Let There Be Light
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Army Pictorial Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
John Huston, Charles Kaufman
Dimitri Tiomkin
William Reynolds, Gene Fowler Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
John Huston
Writer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
William Reynolds
Editor
Charles Kaufman
Writer
Gene Fowler Jr.
Editor
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What is Let There Be Light about?
The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
Who directed Let There Be Light?
Let There Be Light was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Let There Be Light?
The principal cast of Let There Be Light includes Walter Huston.
When was Let There Be Light released and how long is it?
Let There Be Light was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Let There Be Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let There Be Light was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.