Facing El Chapo
2026 · Crime · Action
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Film / 1967
Wait Until Dark
Directed by
Terence Young
After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between …
The story
After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
Cast
Audrey HepburnSusy Hendrix
Alan ArkinRoat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
Richard CrennaMike Talman
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Sam Hendrix
Jack WestonCarlino
Samantha JonesLisa
Julie HerrodGloria
Robby BensonBoy Tossing Ball (uncredited)
Mel FerrerFrench-Canadian Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
Gary MorganTeenage Boy on Street (uncredited)
Bill WaltersBG with Dog (uncredited)
Jean Del ValThe Old Man (uncredited)
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