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Mystery drama

The Shadow Line (2011): Cast

The Shadow Line (2011) movie poster

The Shadow Line is a 2011 mystery drama directed by Hugo Blick, starring Stephen Rea as Gatehouse, Christopher Eccleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor. It runs 7 hours.

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The Shadow Line (2011) movie poster
Runtime
7h (420 min)
Director
Hugo Blick
Genres
Mystery , Crime , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shadow Line About?

The premise of The Shadow Line without spoilers.

A murder investigation unfolds from two opposing viewpoints—law‑enforcement officers and the criminal underworld—each employing their own tactics. As the case deepens, the story probes the inner moral boundaries of every character, asking how far anyone will go before crossing their personal line of ethics.

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Cast & crew

The Shadow Line Cast & Characters

Stephen Rea leads the cast as Gatehouse, with Christopher Eccleston as Joseph Bede and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Jonah Gabriel. Directed by Hugo Blick; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hugo Blick

One more film directed by Hugo Blick: Marion and Geoff: A Small Summer Party.

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Details

The Shadow Line Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “若影若线” and “Na granicy cienia”.

Also known as
  • 若影若线
  • Na granicy cienia
  • Hranice stínu
  • Граница тени

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The Shadow Line FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line runs 7 hours (420 minutes).

Who directed The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line was directed by Hugo Blick.

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Who is in the cast of The Shadow Line?

The Shadow Line stars Stephen Rea as Gatehouse, Christopher Eccleston as Joseph Bede and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Jonah Gabriel, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Shadow Line have a post-credit scene?

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

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