
Hold Back the Darkness
1979, English. Directed by Bruce R. Cook.
A young pastor faces a difficult trial when his wife suddenly falls ill.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 July 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bruce R. Cook
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How long is Hold Back the Darkness?
Hold Back the Darkness runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Which OTT platform is Hold Back the Darkness on?
Hold Back the Darkness isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 July 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hold Back the Darkness?
If you liked Hold Back the Darkness, try Blackbird, First Reformed, The Children Act.
Who directed Hold Back the Darkness?
Hold Back the Darkness (1979) was directed by Bruce R. Cook and stars Anthony Dimitri, Robin Reed, DK Miller.