A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 6 nominations total
Robby Benson
- Boy Tossing Ball
- (uncredited)
Jean Del Val
- The Old Man
- (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
- French-Canadian Radio Speaker
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Packy McFarland
- Passerbye
- (uncredited)
Gary Morgan
- Teenage Boy on Street
- (uncredited)
Frank O'Brien
- Shatner
- (uncredited)
Bill Walters
- BG with Dog
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaIn an interview, Alan Arkin talked about the Oscar nominations he received for his early major film roles (The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming (1966) and The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968)). When asked if he was surprised that he was overlooked for Wait Until Dark, his second movie, he replied: "You don't get nominated for being mean to Audrey Hepburn!"
- GoofsWhen the two men first enter Susy's apartment, the second one says "What are you calling for? She said she wasn't here." But his lips don't move.
- Quotes
Susy Hendrix: Gloria?
Gloria: Yeah?
Susy Hendrix: How would you like to do something difficult and terribly dangerous?
Gloria: I'd love it!
- Crazy creditsThe end credits show each character with the performer's credit; Alan Arkin is shown three times, including once in each disguise.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Terror in the Aisles (1984)
Featured review
At first I thought this movie would only be mildly suspenseful, but how wrong I was. This is quite a clever movie. I was really amazed by the thorough attention that is given to even minor details. Everything in this movie just fits together perfectly....the pace, the setting, the overall mood, the way one thing leads to another....everything. The director of this movie did a great job. Of course, what would this movie be without the excellent performances given by its cast. Who would've known that Audrey Hepburn, one of the classiest ladies of the twentieth century, would be so appropriate for a thriller like this one. She plays a blind woman, and she is so right for this part. Her performance is remarkable....I cannot picture any other actress of the day in that role. Also, Alan Arkin is awesome, playing a psychotic killer. For the most part, this movie contains some shocking moments that will make you jump. Definitely wait until dark to see this movie....turn off all the lights and watch it after midnight if you can, for an even greater suspenseful effect.
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- Warte, bis es dunkel ist
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- 5 St. Luke's Place, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(the Hendrix apartment)
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- $3,000,000 (estimated)
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