Edge of Darkness
1943, English. Directed by Lewis Milestone.
Resistance fighters battle the Nazis in occupied Norway
The film pivots around the local Norwegian doctor and his family. The doctor's wife (Ruth Gordon) wants to hold on to the pretence of gracious living and ignore their German occupiers. The doctor, Martin Stensgard (Walter Huston), would also prefer to stay neutral, but is torn. His brother-in-law, the wealthy owner of the local fish cannery, collaborates with the Nazis. The doctor's daughter, Karen (Ann Sheridan), is involved with the resistance and with its leader Gunnar Brogge (Errol Flynn). The doctor's son has just returned to town, having been sent down from the university, and is soon influenced by his Nazi-sympathizer uncle. Captain Koenig (Helmut Dantine), the young German commandant of the occupying garrison, whose fanatic determination to do everything by the book and spoutings about the invincibility of the Reich hides a growing fear of a local uprising.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lewis MilestoneDirector
- Errol FlynnGunnar Brogge
- Ann SheridanKaren Stensgard
- Walter HustonDr. Martin Stensgard
- Helmut DantineCaptain Koenig
- Ruth GordonAnna Stensgard
- Judith AndersonGerd Bjarnesen
- Roman BohnenLars Malken
- Monte BlueJens Petersen
- Virginia ChristineHulda (Stensgard maid)
- Morris CarnovskySixtus Andresen
- Charles DingleKaspar Torgerson
- Richard FraserPastor Aalesen
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Rossen
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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Edge of Darkness: quick answers
Is Edge of Darkness worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Edge of Darkness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Edge of Darkness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Edge of Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Edge of Darkness is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Edge of Darkness on?
Edge of Darkness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Edge of Darkness?
If you liked Edge of Darkness, try 633 Squadron, Escape to Victory, A Hidden Life.
Who directed Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness (1943) was directed by Lewis Milestone and stars Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan, Walter Huston.