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Shadowplay (2020): Cast

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Shadowplay is a 2020 drama directed by Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind, starring Tuppence Middleton as Claire Franklin, Nina Hoss and Sebastian Koch. It runs 6 hours 56 minutes.

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Shadowplay (2020) movie poster
Runtime
6h 56m (416 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shadowplay About?

The premise of Shadowplay without spoilers.

In the shadow‑filled streets of 1946 Berlin, a weary American detective hunts for his missing brother while reluctantly partnering with a determined rookie German policewoman. Together they confront the wave of violent crime that haunts the war‑scarred city, seeking justice amidst the darkness.

Shadowplay Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • police protagonist
  • american cop abroad
  • american in germany
  • post war germany
  • world war two
  • nazi
  • year 1946
  • aftermath of world war ii
  • murder investigation
  • destroyed city
  • berlin germany
  • cop drama
+7 more
  • psychological thriller
  • post world war two
  • police
  • european historical setting
  • german historical setting
  • 20th century
  • 1940s
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Cast & crew

Shadowplay Cast & Characters

Tuppence Middleton leads the cast as Claire Franklin, with Nina Hoss as Elsie Garten and Sebastian Koch as Dr. Werner Gladow "Engelmacher". Directed by Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind

More films directed by Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind, best-rated first: 6 Souls, Swoon, Shed No Tears and Underworld: Awakening.

Details

Shadowplay Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “暗影游戏” and “Schatten der Mörder - Shadowplay”.

Also known as
  • 暗影游戏
  • Schatten der Mörder - Shadowplay
  • Театр теней
  • The Defeated
  • Sombras da Guerra
  • Pokonani
  • 战败之都
  • 戰敗之都
  • Οι Ηττημένοι
  • Poražení
  • A legyőzött
  • 더 디피티드: 패자들의 도시
+9 more
  • Los Vencidos
  • Los Derrotados
  • Chiến Bại
  • ‏המובסים
  • The Defeated -混沌のベルリン-
  • Învinșii
  • Переможені
  • Nugalėti
  • ผู้แพ้

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FAQ

Shadowplay FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shadowplay, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shadowplay?

Shadowplay runs 6 hours 56 minutes (416 minutes).

Who directed Shadowplay?

Shadowplay was directed by Björn Stein and Måns Mårlind.

More films by Björn Stein

Who is in the cast of Shadowplay?

Shadowplay stars Tuppence Middleton as Claire Franklin, Nina Hoss as Elsie Garten and Sebastian Koch as Dr. Werner Gladow "Engelmacher", among 15 credited actors.

Does Shadowplay have a post-credit scene?

No. Shadowplay has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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