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The People Who Own the Dark
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The People Who Own the Dark

1976-10-27 · 94 min · ★ 4.9

Horror · Science Fiction

A group of rich businessmen and military officers who are partying in an old castle are spared when a nuclear war ravages the earth. When they venture out into the nearest town to search for food and supplies, they find most of the residents blinded, and soon they discover the existence of a sinister group called The People Who Own The Dark.

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Directors
León Klimovsky
Production companies
Trefilms, José Luis Renedo Tamayo, Newcal
Countries
United States of America, Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

NadiuskaNadiuskaClara
Alberto de MendozaAlberto de MendozaProf. Fulton
Teresa GimperaTeresa GimperaBerta
Emiliano RedondoEmiliano RedondoDr. Messier
Julia SalyJulia SalyMarion (as Julia Sali 'La Pocha')
Tomás PicóTomás PicóVictor
Diana PolakovTania
Antonio MayansAntonio MayansVasily
Leona DevineLuna
Ricardo PalaciosRicardo PalaciosDr. Robertson
Carmen PlateroCarmen PlateroGreta
Estela Delgado
Barta BarriRussian Ambassador (as Barta Barry)
Gumersindo AndrésGumersindo Andrés- (as Gumersindo A. López)
Gonzalo Tejada
Adolfo Thous
Maria PerschyMaria PerschyLily
Paul NaschyPaul NaschyBoune

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