
Let There Be Light (1946)
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.
Top Cast
Walter Huston
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
FAQ about Let There Be Light
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 patients and staff during their treatment. It deals with what would now be called PTSD,…
When was Let There Be Light released?
Let There Be Light was released in 1946.
What genres does Let There Be Light belong to?
Let There Be Light is categorised as Documentary, War.
Who stars in Let There Be Light?
The cast of Let There Be Light includes Walter Huston.
















