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The Fades (2011): Cast

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The Fades is a 2011 drama directed by Farren Blackburn and Tom Shankland, starring Iain De Caestecker as Paul Roberts, Daniel Kaluuya and Joe Dempsie. It runs 6 hours.

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The Fades (2011) movie poster
Runtime
6h (360 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Fades About?

The premise of The Fades without spoilers.

Seventeen‑year‑old Paul has been able to see and communicate with the dead ever since he was a child. When a particularly restless spirit manages to cross back into the world of the living, its malevolent presence begins to unravel reality. Forced to confront the supernatural menace, Paul races against time to stop the entity’s spread and prevent an apocalyptic disaster.

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Cast & crew

The Fades Cast & Characters

Iain De Caestecker leads the cast as Paul Roberts, with Daniel Kaluuya as Mac Armstrong and Joe Dempsie as John. Directed by Farren Blackburn and Tom Shankland; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Farren Blackburn and Tom Shankland

More films directed by Farren Blackburn and Tom Shankland, best-rated first: Hammer of the Gods, Shut In, Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe and Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and The Wardrobe Prequel.

Details

The Fades Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Fades: Εγκλωβισμένες Ψυχές” and “灵界”.

Also known as
  • Fades: Εγκλωβισμένες Ψυχές
  • 灵界
  • Угасшие
  • 페이즈

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FAQ

The Fades FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is The Fades?

The Fades runs 6 hours (360 minutes).

Who directed The Fades?

The Fades was directed by Farren Blackburn and Tom Shankland.

More films by Farren Blackburn

Who is in the cast of The Fades?

The Fades stars Iain De Caestecker as Paul Roberts, Daniel Kaluuya as Mac Armstrong and Joe Dempsie as John, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Fades have a post-credit scene?

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

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