Guns of Darkness (1962)
Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair. It turns them into outlaws and fugitives, hunted by a vicious South American regime; yet it could also bring them together in a way they have never been before.
Director: Anthony Asquith
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: July 19, 1962
Cast
- Leslie Caron - Claire Jordan
- David Niven - Tom Jordan
- David Opatoshu - President Pedro Rivera
- James Robertson Justice - Hugo Bryant
- Eleanor Summerfield - Mrs. Bastian
- Ian Hunter - Dr. Swann
- Derek Godfrey - Hernandez
- Richard Pearson - Herbert Bastian
- Sandor Elès - Lt. Gomez
- Steven Scott - Gabriel
Screenplay
- John Mortimer (Screenplay)
- Francis Clifford (Novel)
Music: Benjamin Frankel
Cinematography: Robert Krasker
Editing: Frederick Wilson
Production: Cavalcade Films, Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
coup d'etat, south america, british overseas territory, failing marriage, mud, fictitious country, military coup, political thriller, latin american revolution, overthrow of the state, couple on the run
More Films by Director: Anthony Asquith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guns of Darkness about?
- Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair. It turns them into outlaws and fugitives, hunted by a vicious South American regime; yet it could also bring them together in a way they have never been before.
- Who directed Guns of Darkness?
- Guns of Darkness was directed by Anthony Asquith.
- Who stars in Guns of Darkness?
- Guns of Darkness stars Leslie Caron, David Niven, David Opatoshu, James Robertson Justice, Eleanor Summerfield, Ian Hunter.
- How long is Guns of Darkness?
- Guns of Darkness has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Guns of Darkness?
- Guns of Darkness is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Guns of Darkness produced?
- Guns of Darkness was produced in United Kingdom.