Shadow of the Thin Man
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Originally released in 1941. Shadow of the Thin Man is a comedy/crime film. directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Barry Nelson
Synopsis
High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (114 votes)
Budget
$821K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.3M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
as Nora Charles
Barry Nelson
as Paul Clarke
Donna Reed
as Molly Ford
Sam Levene
as Lieutenant Abrams
Alan Baxter
as 'Whitey' Barrow
Henry O'Neill
as Major Jason I. Sculley
Richard Hall
as Nick Charles, Jr.
Stella Adler
as Claire Porter
Loring Smith
as 'Link' Stephens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $821,000
- Revenue
- $2,301,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow of the Thin Man about?
High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.
Who directed Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
How long is Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Shadow of the Thin Man released?
Shadow of the Thin Man was released on November 21, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadow of the Thin Man?
The main cast of Shadow of the Thin Man includes William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson, Donna Reed, Sam Levene.
Is Shadow of the Thin Man worth watching?
Shadow of the Thin Man has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.