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Haunted by a dark past, a former addict seeks redemption while reconnecting with his estranged family. Their fragile reunion is threatened when a ruthless crime lord emerges, forcing the man to confront buried secrets and the dangers lurking in a treacherous underworld. He must fight to protect his family and escape the shadows that continue to pursue him.

Haunted by a dark past, a former addict seeks redemption while reconnecting with his estranged family. Their fragile reunion is threatened when a ruthless crime lord emerges, forcing the man to confront buried secrets and the dangers lurking in a treacherous underworld. He must fight to protect his family and escape the shadows that continue to pursue him.

Does Shadows have end credit scenes?

No!

Shadows does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Shadows

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Ratings and Reviews for Shadows

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Metacritic

86

Metascore

7.1

User Score

TMDB

69

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for Shadows

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14th British Academy Film Awards 1961

Nomination

Best Film

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Shadows

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Shadows (1959) - trailer

Shadows (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Cars Featured in Shadows

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Explore all cars featured in Shadows, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Buick

1956

Super

Checker

1954

Taxicab

Checker

1956

Taxicab

Chevrolet

1955

One-Fifty

Dodge

1956

Coronet

Dodge

1956

Coronet

Ford

1957

Custom

GM

1955

Suburban

GMC

1953

TDH 5108

Mercury

1953

Monterey

Movie Themes and Keywords

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