Shockproof (2007): Plot
Shockproof is a 2007 crime drama directed by Douglas Sirk. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shockproof About?
The premise of Shockproof without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After serving time in prison, Jenny Marsh seeks redemption, but her past refuses to stay buried. Haunted by the memory of a former lover and murder victim, she struggles to navigate the complexities of love and crime while on parole. Her parole officer, Griff Marat, becomes unexpectedly drawn to her, creating a volatile situation that tests Jenny’s determination to rebuild her life and escape her troubled history.
The Director of Shockproof
Directed by Douglas Sirk.
- Director Douglas Sirk
More from Douglas Sirk
More films directed by Douglas Sirk, best-rated first: Imitation of Life, Written on the Wind, Bourbon Street Blues and New Year’s Eve.
Shockproof Plot Summary
What happens in Shockproof from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Griff Marat (Cornel Wilde), a dedicated parole officer, grapples with the challenges of rehabilitation, his life takes an unexpected and emotional turn when he becomes infatuated with Jenny Marsh (Patricia Knight), a parolee burdened by a troubled history. Jenny’s tumultuous involvement with Harry Wesson (John Baragrey), a suave yet ethically challenged gambler, was the catalyst for her imprisonment, as she attempted to shield him from the repercussions of their risky relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Shockproof, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Shockproof?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Shockproof FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director and post-credit scenes of Shockproof, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shockproof?
Shockproof runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Shockproof released?
Shockproof was released on January 26, 2007.
Who directed Shockproof?
Shockproof was directed by Douglas Sirk.
More films by Douglas Sirk Does Shockproof have a post-credit scene?
No. Shockproof has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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