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The Shadow Line (1973): Cast

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The Shadow Line is a 1973 drama directed by Georges Franju, starring Jean Babilée as Capitaine Marlow, Roger Blin and Margo Lion. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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The Shadow Line (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Georges Franju
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shadow Line About?

The premise of The Shadow Line without spoilers.

Story of a young, inexperienced ship captain named Marlow, who struggles in solitude during the voyage with disease, insubordinate crew and vagaries of weather.

The Shadow Line Themes & Keywords

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  • foreign language adaptation
  • literature on screen
  • european literature on screen
  • french literature on screen
  • 20th century literature on screen
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Shadow Line Cast & Characters

Jean Babilée leads the cast as Capitaine Marlow, with Roger Blin as Burns and Margo Lion as Governess. Directed by Georges Franju; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Georges Franju

More films directed by Georges Franju: Eyes Without a Face [re-release], Shadowman, The Demise of Father Mouret and Judex.

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The Shadow Line FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Shadow Line, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Shadow Line released?

The Shadow Line was released on August 29, 1973.

Who directed The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line was directed by Georges Franju.

More films by Georges Franju

Who is in the cast of The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line stars Jean Babilée as Capitaine Marlow, Roger Blin as Burns and Margo Lion as Governess, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Shadow Line have a post-credit scene?

No. The Shadow Line has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Shadow Line in?

The original language of The Shadow Line is French.

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