Let There Be Light
Originally released in 1946. Let There Be Light is a documentary/war film. directed by John Huston. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walter Huston
Synopsis
The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD, but at the time was categorised as psychoneurosis or shell-shock. Government officials deemed this 1946 film counterproductive to postwar efforts; it was not shown publicly until 1981.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (42 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- U.S. Army Pictorial Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Let There Be Light about?
The final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. Some returning combat veterans suffer scars that are more psychological than physical. This film follows patie...
Who directed Let There Be Light?
Let There Be Light was directed by John Huston.
How long is Let There Be Light?
Let There Be Light has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Let There Be Light released?
Let There Be Light was released on December 16, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Let There Be Light?
The main cast of Let There Be Light includes Walter Huston.