What's that in the shadow? The Shadow is directed by Russell Mulcahy and is based on the character of the same name created by Walter B. Gibson. It stars Alec Baldwin in the title role and support comes from John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen & Tim Curry. It's written by David Koepp who was a fan of the radio show that was re-run when he was a child. The plot basically sees Lamont Cranston…
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?
Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.
Top Cast
Alec Baldwin
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
John Lone
Shiwan Khan
Penelope Ann Miller
Margo Lane
Peter Boyle
Moe Shrevnitz
Ian McKellen
Dr. Reinhardt Lane
Tim Curry
Farley Claymore
Jonathan Winters
Wainwright Barth
Sab Shimono
Dr. Roy Tam
Brady Tsurutani
Tulku
James Hong
Li Peng
Joseph Maher
Isaac Newboldt
John Kapelos
Duke Rollins
Max Wright
Berger
Aaron Lustig
Doctor
Ethan Phillips
Nelson
Larry Hankin
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Reviews
_**Genghis Khan’s descendant intrudes upon The Shadow’s urban world in 1930**_ After some kind of epiphany and receiving training in Tibet in the 20s, Lamont Cranston (Alec Baldwin) fights corruption in New York City in 1930-31 as the mysterious Shadow. When the last descendant of Genghis Khan comes to town (John Lone) Cranston sets out to stop his diabolic plans. Penelope Ann Miller plays a socialite, Ian…
A tongue-in-cheek nostalgic throwback to the thirties and forties. Love the style, the imagery and the period. Heaps of fun!
FAQ about The Shadow
What is The Shadow about?
Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue…
When was The Shadow released?
The Shadow was released in 1994.
What genres does The Shadow belong to?
The Shadow is categorised as Fantasy, Action, Crime, Adventure.
Who stars in The Shadow?
The cast of The Shadow includes Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen.