Shadows
"A film not to be missed."
Originally released in 1960. Shadows is a drama film. directed by John Cassavetes. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, and Hugh Hurd
Synopsis
The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discovers that her racial heritage is not what he thought it was.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (263 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lion International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadows about?
The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discovers that her raci...
Who directed Shadows?
Shadows was directed by John Cassavetes.
How long is Shadows?
Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Shadows released?
Shadows was released on October 14, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadows?
The main cast of Shadows includes Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd, Anthony Ray, Dennis Sallas.
Is Shadows worth watching?
Shadows has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 263 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.