And Soon the Darkness (1970)
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- 1h 39min
- Horror, Mystery
- 09 Apr 1971 (USA)
- Movie
Two young English women go on a cycling tour of the French countryside. When one of them goes missing, the other begins to search for her. But who can she trust?
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| Pamela Franklin | ... |
Jane
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| Michele Dotrice | ... |
Cathy
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| Sandor Elès | ... |
Det. Paul Salmon
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| John Nettleton | ... |
Gendarme
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| Clare Kelly | ... |
Schoolmistress
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| Hana Maria Pravda | ... |
Madame Lassal
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John Franklyn | ... |
Old Man
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Claude Bertrand | ... |
Lassal
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| Jean Carmet | ... |
Renier
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| André Maranne | ... |
Radio DJ (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Robert Fuest | ||
Written by
| Brian Clemens | ... | (original story) & |
| Terry Nation | ... | (original story) |
| Brian Clemens | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Terry Nation | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Brian Clemens | ... | producer |
| Albert Fennell | ... | producer |
Music by
| Laurie Johnson | ||
Cinematography by
| Ian Wilson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ann Chegwidden | ||
Editorial Department
| Ian MacGregor-Scott | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Robert Lennard | ||
Makeup Department
| Gerry Fletcher | ... | makeup artist |
| Allan McKeown | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Johnny Goodman | ... | production supervisor |
| Serge Lebeau | ... | production manager: French |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ken Baker | ... | assistant director |
| Alain Bonnot | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Roger Christian | ... | assistant art director |
| Stan Gale | ... | construction manager |
| Philip Harrison | ... | sets designer (as Phillip Harrison) |
| Rex Hobbs | ... | properties |
| Eric Simon | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Terry Allen | ... | sound assistant |
| Peter Lennard | ... | dubbing editor |
| Bill Rowe | ... | sound |
| Terry Allen | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| A.W. Lumkin | ... | sound supervisor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brian Cole | ... | camera assistant |
| Godfrey A. Godar | ... | camera operator (as Godfrey Godar) |
| Ted Hallows | ... | supervisory electrician |
| George Courtney Ward | ... | stills |
| Tony Woodcock | ... | second assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Roy Ponting | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Phillip Kenny | ... | location manager: French |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Spain | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| David Ball | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1970) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as Warner-Pathe Film Distributors Ltd.) (released through)
- Kontinental (1970) (Norway) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1971) (Australia) (theatrical)
- International Film Distributors (1971) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Levitt-Pickman (1971) (United States) (theatrical)
- Internazionale Nembo Distribuzione Importazione Esportazione Film (INDIEF) (1972) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
- Thorn EMI/HBO Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Congress Video Group (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Research Entertainment (1990) (Spain) (video)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- El 9 Besepi S.L. (2021) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jane and Cathy, two English women in their early twenties, are on a cycling tour. While traveling in rural France, they begin to disagree about the route. Cathy would prefer to take things in at a leisurely pace, while Jane is trying to stick to strict schedule. After arguing, they part ways. When her friend fails to rejoin her, Jane begins to worry and returns to the last place she saw her. Cathy has vanished. Alone and with a limited knowledge of French, Jane doesn't know who to trust as she frantically searches for her missing friend. Written by L. Hamre |
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| Taglines | Remember the way Hitchcock kept you on the edge of your seat...? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP260,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Carson was originally cast as the police gendarme, but had to withdraw from the movie owing to his inability to drive a motorcycle. See more » |
| Goofs | (at around the 8 minute mark) When the man is watching the two girls cycling past him on the road, the camera and camera operator can clearly be seen reflected in his sunglasses. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in End Roll (2012). See more » |
| Quotes |
Cathy:
Why don't you go, just go! Jane: Yes, I think I will! I think I'll do just that! See more » |