Shadows in the City movie poster

Shadows in the City

August 23, 1991 1h 55m

Originally released in 1991. Shadows in the City is a drama/horror film. directed by Ari M. Roussimoff.

Starring Craig Smith, Bruce Byron, and Jack Smith

Synopsis

Paul Mills is a miserable, lonely man leading a meaningless existence in a nameless city and has visions of the Spirit of Death waiting to collect him while having encounters with various people while seeking solace for his short life knowing it will end soon. Shadows in the City was the last major work of New York’s 1980s No Wave film scene. Shot over seven years in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, painter-performer Ari Roussimoff’s only fiction feature captures the urban desolation of the city in the decade before gentrification.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 23, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadows in the City about?

Paul Mills is a miserable, lonely man leading a meaningless existence in a nameless city and has visions of the Spirit of Death waiting to collect him while having encounters with various people wh...

Who directed Shadows in the City?

Shadows in the City was directed by Ari M. Roussimoff.

How long is Shadows in the City?

Shadows in the City has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Shadows in the City released?

Shadows in the City was released on August 23, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Shadows in the City?

The main cast of Shadows in the City includes Craig Smith, Bruce Byron, Jack Smith, Emile de Antonio, Annie Sprinkle.