Shadows (1959): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Shadows is a 1959 romantic drama directed by John Cassavetes, starring Lelia Goldoni, Tom Reese and Ben Carruthers. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $2,729 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film at the BAFTA 1961. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lion International Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shadows About?
The premise of Shadows without spoilers.
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.
Shadows Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- racism
- jazz
- singer
- new york city
- independent film
- national film registry
- brother brother relationship
- beat generation
- museum
- african american
- cult film
- nightlife
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- loss of virginity
- manhattan new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- bad sex
- race relations
- passing for white
- interracial romance
- bohemian life
- nightclub
- musician
- brother sister relationship
- beer
- whiskey
- cigar smoking
- intimacy
- assault
- interracial friendship
- talent manager
- towel
- talent
- prejudice
- jazz score
- port authority bus terminal manhattan new york city
- grand central station manhattan new york city
- slapped in the face
- improvisation
- family relationships
- stage performance
- sculpture
- open ended
- hit in the face
- handshake
- garbage can
- ethnic conflict
- dance class
- bus
- amateur film
- amateur actor
Shadows Cast
Lelia Goldoni leads the cast, with Tom Reese and Ben Carruthers. Directed by John Cassavetes; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Cassavetes
Also Starring in Shadows
· 6 moreShadows Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shadows 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Shadows Box Office
Shadows grossed $2,729 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.7K
Shadows Awards & Nominations
Shadows earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film at the BAFTA 1961.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1961 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film
Shadows Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Shadows (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
- Featurette Martin Scorsese on John Cassavetes
Cars in Shadows
11 cars on screen, including the 1956 Checker Taxicab and the 1953 GMC TDH 5108.
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1956 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1953 GMC TDH 5108 Minor role -
1956 Buick Super Background role -
1954 Checker Taxicab Background role
Shadows Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “그림자들” and “Ombre”.
- Also known as
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- 그림자들
- Ombre
- Gölgeler
- Sombras
- Schatten
- 影子
- Тени
- Skuggor på Manhattan
- Сенки
- New York árnyai
- Тіні
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Shadows FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shadows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shadows?
Shadows runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Shadows released?
Shadows was released on November 11, 1959.
Who directed Shadows?
Shadows was directed by John Cassavetes.
More films by John Cassavetes Who is in the cast of Shadows?
Shadows stars Lelia Goldoni, Tom Reese and Ben Carruthers, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shadows make at the box office?
Shadows grossed $2,729 worldwide.
How is Shadows rated?
Shadows has 86 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Shadows nominated for any awards?
Shadows received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Shadows have a post-credit scene?
No. Shadows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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