In a freak lab accident he is blinded and suffers a partial breakdown. Oliver teaches in a reputed english public school which is regarded as the eton of the east. A shot in the dark is a 1964 britishamerican deluxe color comedy film directed by blake edwards in panavision. It is a threehatted, scowling figure, with a trinity of faces entirely cast in. It was shot at shepperton studios with sets designed by the art director anthony masters. After an officer goes missing on a disturbance call in the countryside, detective darrow is sent out to investigate. Nevertheless, the directors rehabilitation seemed complete enough for the us to welcome him. He is a bachelor and goes to the a face in the dark by ruskin bond.
With john gregson, mai zetterling, john ireland, michael denison. Tcmdb archive materials view all archives 0 overview. Businessman and inventor richard hammond is determined to develop and market the perfect lightbulb. John mccarten of the new yorker wrote, a shot in the dark as done on broadway was a mediocre comedy, but blake edwards, who directed the.
Faces in the dark 1960 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Czechborn actor best known as inspector clouseaus crazed boss in the pink panther films. Although john ireland plays john gregsons younger brother in this film, he was. In this comedic short film, a lecturer tells of the problems a man faces seeking medical treatment. The grapelord of napa faces a threat worse than plague. Also known as aka original title faces in the dark. Faces in the dark is a rather forgotten film in the british noir genre. Faces in the dark is a 1960 british thriller film directed by david eady and starring john gregson, mai zetterling and john ireland. His wife, partner and brother take him to his country house, but then hammond starts to suspect all is not what it seems. Faces in the dark 1960 faces in the dark 1960 user. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment share.
Dick van dyke and julie andrews in 1964 disney classic mary poppins. Businessman and inventor richard hammond is determined to. Find the monthly tcm movie schedule and programming guide and learn what. The definitive backstage musical, complete with the dazzling newcomer who. Faces in the dark 1960 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Despite it all, the 1964 film remains a beloved family favourite and. The story line plot summary the story a face in the dark by ruskin bond is set in simla, a town in himachal pradesh, india where an angloindian teacher mr.
The film is a shot in the dark, now in production here, but before it reaches the screen. By this time we are merely observers of the cleanup, the party has long since finished for us. Release dates 4 also known as aka 5 release dates uk 22 november 1960. John gregson is very good as the rich successful man who is. Faces in the dark is a suspenseful drama by director david eady. A shot in the dark film by edwards 1964 britannica. Overview of faces in the dark, 1964, directed by david eady, with john gregson, mai zetterling, michael denison, at turner classic movies. Film director best known for the pink panther, breakfast at tiffanys and 10. A shot in the dark is the second and more successful film from the pink panther. A shot in the dark is a 1964 britishamerican deluxe color comedy film directed by blake. When the pink panther was finished they talked vaguely of resurrecting clouseau one day, but no plans were made.
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