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Hold Back the Darkness

19791h 15mMovieDrama

A young pastor faces a difficult trial when his wife suddenly falls ill.

DirectorBruce R. Cook
WriterBruce R. Cook

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Cast · Directed by Bruce R. Cook

AD
Anthony Dimitri
Pastor Biff
RR
Robin Reed
Gail
DM
DK Miller
Frank
TH
Thomas Ivey Harris
Brad
TA
Troy Alexander
Drew
AJ
Amy Johnson
Sarah
DB
David Bambicigno
Steve Merritt
PJ
Paul Johenk
Mr. Williams
LF
Lauren Fitzhugh
Bob Clark
ZF
Zoe Anne Fitzhugh
Dorothy Clark
RL
Rod Lewis
Daniel Stark
JF
Jennifer Frame
Donna Merritt

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Hold Back the Darkness hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 16, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.