A Step into the Darkness (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, A Step into the Darkness is a comedy and crime film directed by Martin Frič.
What it’s about. A dashing but mysterious man saves a gambler from suicide, crashes the posh party of a prominent industrialist, falls in love with his daughter, and finds himself in a web of intrigue revolving around her blackmailing fiance and a gang of counterfeiters.
Who’s in it. A Step into the Darkness stars Adina Mandlová as Eva Haller, Rolf Wanka as Ronny, Václav Trégl as Valentin the Valet and František Smolík as Jan Haller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Step into the Darkness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Step into the Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Step into the Darkness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Step into the Darkness (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Step into the Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Step into the Darkness worth watching?
- A Step into the Darkness holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Step into the Darkness?
- A Step into the Darkness stars Adina Mandlová, Rolf Wanka, Václav Trégl, František Smolík and Zvonimir Rogoz.
- When was A Step into the Darkness released?
- A Step into the Darkness was released in 1938.