Darkness at Noon (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Darkness at Noon is a crime film directed by Tadashi Imai, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Police beat a murder confession out of four innocent men who are then sentenced to death. Based on a true story.
Who’s in it. Darkness at Noon stars Kōjirō Kusanagi as Seiji Uemura, Sachiko Hidari as Kaneko Nagai, Taketoshi Naitô as Lawyer Kondo and Chōko Iida as Tsuna Uemura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Darkness at Noon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkness at Noon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkness at Noon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkness at Noon (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darkness at Noon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darkness at Noon worth watching?
- Darkness at Noon holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darkness at Noon?
- Darkness at Noon stars Kōjirō Kusanagi, Sachiko Hidari, Taketoshi Naitô, Chōko Iida and Teruo Matsuyama.
- When was Darkness at Noon released?
- Darkness at Noon was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.