description Wait Until Dark Overview
Wait Until Dark is a 1967 psychological thriller directed by Terence Young and produced by Mel Ferrer. The film stars Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, and Richard Crenna, adapting the 1966 play “Until They Find the Body” by Frederick Knott. Robert Carrington and Jane-Howard Carrington wrote the screenplay for Warner Bros., with Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Jack Weston in supporting roles.
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info Wait Until Dark Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1967 |
help Wait Until Dark FAQ
Who plays the blind woman in Wait Until Dark?
Audrey Hepburn plays Susy Hendrix, a blind woman targeted by criminals in her apartment. Alan Arkin plays Roat, one of the film's most menacing figures.
Is Wait Until Dark based on a play?
Yes. The 1967 film is based on Frederick Knott's stage play Wait Until Dark. Knott is also known for Dial M for Murder.
Why is Wait Until Dark famous as a thriller?
The film builds suspense around Susy's blindness and the layout of her apartment. Its climax famously uses darkness as a weapon, turning the setting into a tense survival space.
Did Audrey Hepburn receive an Oscar nomination for Wait Until Dark?
Yes. Hepburn was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Wait Until Dark.
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