The Shadow (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Shadow is a 1994 action thriller directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Penelope Ann Miller, John Lone and Alec Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $48.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shadow About?
The premise of The Shadow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a world struggling with global isolation, a young woman living in Buenos Aires is confronted by increasingly strange and inexplicable events. She finds herself vulnerable to forces beyond comprehension and must investigate the escalating occurrences. To survive, she must face a growing darkness and attempt to uncover the unsettling truth hidden beneath the surface of reality.
The Shadow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- villain
- tough guy
- hero
- good man
- good woman
- heroine
- character name as title
- murder of a police officer
- shooting a police officer
- the shadow character
- billboard
- surrealism
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- restaurant
- action hero
- one man army
- nightclub
- atomic bomb
- revolver
- psychotronic film
- bad guy turns good
- reference to genghis khan
- superhero action
- superhero fantasy
- united states of america
- crime scene
- mongol warrior
- held at knifepoint
- former drug dealer
- punched in the face
- millionaire playboy
- gunshot
- reformed criminal
- masked superhero
- yellow cab
- drug use
- cigarette smoking
- flying dagger
- parent grown child relationship
- killed with a crossbow
- absent minded man
- assassination attempt
- chinatown
- sidekick
- police commissioner
- shooting oneself in the head
- masked vigilante
- telephone call
- drug kingpin
- fistfight
- smoking opium
The Shadow Cast
Penelope Ann Miller leads the cast, with John Lone and Alec Baldwin. Directed by Russell Mulcahy.
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Director Russell Mulcahy
More from Russell Mulcahy
More films directed by Russell Mulcahy, best-rated first: In Like Flynn, Swimming Upstream, Teen Wolf: The Movie and Ricochet.
The Shadow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Shadow 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Shadow Plot Summary
What happens in The Shadow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the aftermath of the First World War, an American named Lamont Cranston finds himself transformed into a warlord and opium kingpin under the pseudonym Ying-Ko, which translates to “Dark Eagle” in Mandarin. His life takes a dramatic turn one fateful night when he is captured by followers of The Tulku, a mystical figure played by Barry Dennen, who possesses extraordinary abilities and is fully aware of Cranston’s real identity. The Tulku presents him with a path to redemption, offering him an opportunity to become a force for good. However, Cranston, filled with arrogance, dismisses the offer, only to be threatened into silence by the Phurba, a mystical and sentient dagger.
Full summary
The whole story of The Shadow, scene by scene
The Shadow Box Office
The Shadow grossed $48.1 million worldwide. $32.1 million came from the US and Canada and $16 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.1M
- US & Canada
- $32.1M
- International
- $16M
The Shadow Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.
- Teaser The Shadow (1994) US Teaser Trailer
- Clip The Shadow (1/1) Bridge Fight Scene (1994) HD
- Featurette The Shadow (1994) Alec Baldwin, David Koepp, and Penelope Ann Miller Interview HD
- Featurette The Shadow (1994) Alec Baldwin and Cinematographer Stephen Burum Talk Production Design HD
How Well Do You Know The Shadow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Lamont Cranston's alter ego?
Cars in The Shadow
40 cars on screen, including the 1936 Cord 810 Westchester and the 1936 Buick unknown.
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1936 Cord 810 Westchester Main role -
1936 Buick unknown Minor role -
1937 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Minor role -
1937 De Soto Taxicab Minor role
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Movies Like The Shadow
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Shadow, Shadow Man and The Shadow Strays.
The Shadow FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Shadow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shadow?
The Shadow runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Shadow released?
The Shadow was released on July 1, 1994.
Who directed The Shadow?
The Shadow was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
More films by Russell Mulcahy Who is in the cast of The Shadow?
The Shadow stars Penelope Ann Miller, John Lone and Alec Baldwin.
How much did The Shadow make at the box office?
The Shadow grossed $48.1 million worldwide ($32.1 million domestic, $16 million international).
How is The Shadow rated?
The Shadow has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does The Shadow have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shadow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Shadow in?
The original language of The Shadow is Spanish.
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