I first knew Alan Arkin as the grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine so when I went back and watched Wait Until Dark I was shocked. He was so menacing and seedy in this film that I could hardly believe this was the same actor that later played a teddy bear of a character. Talk about versatility!
And Audrey Hepburn, as always, is just spectacular. It was interesting to see her in a thriller, because it seemed like such an unconventional choice for her, and it more than paid off.
Alan Arkin was not in 'the taking of Pelham 123' the original picture. Robert Shaw,Martin Balsam, Earl Hindman, Hector Elizondo. with Water Matthua as police chief?.
This was my favorite movie as a kid.Still maybe be. I loved watching this, makes me want to buy the dvd.
And you rarely got to see it before vhs was available., but when you did it was special. Arkin is just it the coolest psychopathic hipster killer druggy ever on film.
In 1966 he looks like he could have been in Velvet Underground and hanging with Andy Warhol.
Crenna and Weston were excellent. Hepburn the beauty among the beasts.
Forgot Efrem Zimbalist Jr. played the husband. Cool to see him.
I just watched "Simon"..and I have to admit that Arkin is one of the most versatile actors I've ever seen. He adds dimension to every role, even the small roles like Gattica.
Seriously! A great tribute to his versatility...from a slick, snakelike, sadistic druggie in a terror/thriller to chief of CONTROL in a slapstick of sorts...absolutely brilliant! And of course, Audrey's acting versatility goes without saying...
Mel Ferrer died in 2008 and I just found out today! OMG I knew he was died I just thougth he was died for many years ago. But well done for age 90, kudos to you Mel!
I have a huge crush on the younger version of Mel Ferrer, he was so hansome and gorgeous!
This movie scared me so much but it is an incredible film and im so glad Audrey was nominated for an oscar for it! Im happy I found out about this film early on being 14 and I think its my favorite thriller. Im not used to these very scary films being a huge doris day fan so it was a change.
I first knew Alan Arkin as the grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine so when I went back and watched Wait Until Dark I was shocked. He was so menacing and seedy in this film that I could hardly believe this was the same actor that later played a teddy bear of a character. Talk about versatility!
And Audrey Hepburn, as always, is just spectacular. It was interesting to see her in a thriller, because it seemed like such an unconventional choice for her, and it more than paid off.
KatyHallow 1 month ago
Great movie! Alan Arkin was brilliant. And Aubrey, fantastic as usual
biggoddi 11 months ago
That should be' Walter'
TheTmny876able 1 year ago
Alan Arkin was not in 'the taking of Pelham 123' the original picture. Robert Shaw,Martin Balsam, Earl Hindman, Hector Elizondo. with Water Matthua as police chief?.
TheTmny876able 1 year ago
This was my favorite movie as a kid.Still maybe be. I loved watching this, makes me want to buy the dvd.
And you rarely got to see it before vhs was available., but when you did it was special. Arkin is just it the coolest psychopathic hipster killer druggy ever on film.
In 1966 he looks like he could have been in Velvet Underground and hanging with Andy Warhol.
Crenna and Weston were excellent. Hepburn the beauty among the beasts.
Forgot Efrem Zimbalist Jr. played the husband. Cool to see him.
Garcia42 1 year ago
Allan Arkin is the MAN! He's also a 'bad guy' in another film, "The Taking of Pelham 123".
peppersax 2 years ago
I just watched "Simon"..and I have to admit that Arkin is one of the most versatile actors I've ever seen. He adds dimension to every role, even the small roles like Gattica.
p717 2 years ago
Arkin's performance is the best performance not nominated for an Oscar.
duckwrangler 3 years ago 10
LMAO Those were some shitty disguises for Arkin.
Debutante24 3 years ago
Please "get" that this move was made in 1967 and everything related to making movies was different then.
rvisual 3 years ago
@rvisual I agree. Few people seem to understand that. Also, that movies are fiction and entertainment.
ra86226 10 months ago
Saw this last night at the castro, what a great thriller. the scare in the last scene is classic! everyone in the theatre screamed.
anarchohipster 3 years ago
It's funny to think that Harry Roat Jr. is the Chief from Get Smart.
Videot01 3 years ago
@Videot01
Seriously! A great tribute to his versatility...from a slick, snakelike, sadistic druggie in a terror/thriller to chief of CONTROL in a slapstick of sorts...absolutely brilliant! And of course, Audrey's acting versatility goes without saying...
missbeatrix1 4 months ago
Mel Ferrer died in 2008 and I just found out today! OMG I knew he was died I just thougth he was died for many years ago. But well done for age 90, kudos to you Mel!
I have a huge crush on the younger version of Mel Ferrer, he was so hansome and gorgeous!
helenajesstarzak 3 years ago
My names Arkin! does anyone know if Alan Arkin has abit of turkish in him???
a151180 3 years ago
I LOVE THIS MOVIE
sheisgreatest 3 years ago 2
This movie scared me so much but it is an incredible film and im so glad Audrey was nominated for an oscar for it! Im happy I found out about this film early on being 14 and I think its my favorite thriller. Im not used to these very scary films being a huge doris day fan so it was a change.
daybyday007 3 years ago 4
@daybyday007 HA. Could have been written by me. Big Day fan, but this movie made me a huge A.H. fan. Great movie.
ra86226 10 months ago
I love this movie, I think that its on e of the best thriller !! Audrey is amazing !!! :)
audreychou83 4 years ago 2
Great little documentary.
gaIIery 4 years ago 2
Thanks for posting this
kittengirl1000 4 years ago
I just love this film
spidergirl007 4 years ago
Me too.
Sthemingway 3 years ago
Audrey did a perfect performance in this movie
Ninetales1984 4 years ago 2