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Out of the Darkness (1985) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.63/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Out of the Darkness Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: "Out of the Darkness" is a gripping thriller telling the true story of the hunt and capture of David Berkowitz, a.k.a. "Son of Sam" - the infamous serial killer who stalked New York City in the 1970s.
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Out of the Darkness Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1985 (more 1985 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Out of the Darkness Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 12, 1985
Writers: T.S. Cook
Producers: Sonny Grosso, Larry Jacobson, Kathryn Wallack
Editors: Norman Gay, Patrick McMahon
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Out of the Darkness (1985) Cast (Click to Expand)
Out of the Darkness Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Sheen | ... | Eddie Zigo |
| Hector Elizondo | ... | Father George |
| Matt Clark | ... | John Hubbard |
| Jennifer Salt | ... | Ann Zigo |
| Eddie Egan | ... | Tom Duncan |
| Robert Trebor | ... | David Berkowitz |
| Val Avery | ... | Guido Pressano |
| Joe Spinell | ... | Jim Halsey |
| Victor Arnold | ... | Nick Zigo |
| Ann Talman | ... | Susan Zigo |
| Vince Grant | ... | Ed Zigo Jr. |
| Bernie McInerney | ... | Dr. Miller |
| Dick Latessa | ... | ''Boss'' Tom Messenger |
| Sam McMurray | ... | Morrison |
| Paul Jabara | ... | Henry |
| Larry Atlas | ... | Dan |
| Beege Barkette | ... | Henry''s Wife |
| Jim Borrelli | ... | Tisch |
| James Canning | ... | Roberts |
| Jane Cronin | ... | Woman with Dog |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Martin Sheen (b. August 3, 1940) – Eddie Zigo
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Hector Elizondo (b. December 22, 1936) – Father George
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Hector Elizonda | Héctor Elizondo | Victor Vicuna - Matt Clark (b. November 25, 1936) – John Hubbard
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Matt Clarke - Jennifer Salt (b. September 4, 1944) – Ann Zigo
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Jenifer Salt - Eddie Egan, as Tom Duncan, passed away at age 65 in Miami, Florida, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Robert Trebor (b. June 7, 1953) – David Berkowitz
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Bob Trebor | Robert Alan Trebor - Val Avery, as Guido Pressano, passed away at age 85 in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Joe Spinell, as Jim Halsey, passed away at age 52 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Joe 'Maniac' Spinell | Joseph Spinell | Joe Spinnel | Joe Spinnell - Victor Arnold, as Nick Zigo, passed away at age 75 in Buffalo, New York, USA.
Sign: Cancer - Ann Talman (b. September 13, 1957) – Susan Zigo
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Martha Ann Talman - Vince Grant (b. May 11, 1961) – Ed Zigo Jr.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Vincent Grant - Bernie McInerney (b. December 4, 1936) – Dr. Miller
Sign: Sagittarius - Dick Latessa, as ''Boss'' Tom Messenger, passed away at age 87 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Richard Latessa - Sam McMurray (b. April 15, 1952) – Morrison
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Sam MacMurray | Sam Mcmurray - Paul Jabara – Henry
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