---
title: "Murder in the Dark"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/murder-in-the-dark-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33420
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Murder in the Dark (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/murder-in-the-dark-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Murder in the Dark is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Crime. Produced and broadcast by Nordisk Film Denmark. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A womanizing journalist becomes the target of police and a deadly stranger."

### Why Watch
- Engaging crime premise
- Compact 98‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Potentially limited depth due to short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: Contains themes of violence and criminal pursuit, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, noir, tense, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/murder-in-the-dark-1986#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sune Lund-Sørensen
- **Networks / Studios**: Nordisk Film Denmark

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Falch** as *Journalisten*
- **Line Knutzon** as *Hanne*
- **Ove Sprogøe** as *Bille*
- **Ole Ernst** as *Politikommissær Ehlers*
- **Morten Grunwald** as *Redaktør Otzen*
- **Tommy Kenter** as *Ole Kok*
- **Peter Larsen** as *Bent, transvestit*
- **John Martinus** as *Kurt*
- **Peter Schrøder** as *Bob, bartender*
- **Lise-Lotte Norup** as *Redaktionssekretær*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character’s profession?
He is a journalist.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime film.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1986.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: What central conflict drives the story?
A journalist is pursued by police and a mysterious thin man who wants him dead.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Murder in the Dark — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33420)

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