Shadows (1961)
A film not to be missed.
Director: John Cassavetes
|Writers: John Cassavetes
|Stars: Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd
Rating:
★ 6.9/10 (276 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Drama
Duration:
1h 27m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Mar 21, 1961
Country:
United States of America
Director:
John Cassavetes
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Shadows |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 21, 1961 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | jazz, passing for white |
FAQ
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 racial heritage is not what he thought it was.
When was Shadows released?
Shadows was released on Mar 21, 1961 (status: Released).
Who directed Shadows?
John Cassavetes directed Shadows.
What is the TMDB rating of Shadows?
Shadows has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 276 votes.