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5.3 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19801h 43mUnited States of America

The Shadow Box

Synopsis

Over the course of a day in a California hospice, three terminally ill patients are observed with their families reflecting on life and death.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Deauville American Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Newman
Screenplay & Story
Michael Cristofer
Original Score
Henry Mancini
Original Title
The Shadow Box
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Studios
The Shadow Box Film Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Newman

Screenplay & Story

Michael Cristofer

Original Score & Music

Henry Mancini

Director of Photography

Adam Holender

Film Editing

Allan Jacobs

Producers

Jill Marti, Susan Kendall Newman

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Cristofer

Michael Cristofer

Screenplay

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Director

Adam Holender

Adam Holender

Director of Photography

Allan Jacobs

Editor

Jill Marti

Producer

Susan Kendall Newman

Susan Kendall Newman

Producer

Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shadow Box.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Box

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Shadow Box about?

Over the course of a day in a California hospice, three terminally ill patients are observed with their families reflecting on life and death.

Who directed The Shadow Box?

The Shadow Box was directed by Paul Newman.

Who stars in The Shadow Box?

The principal cast of The Shadow Box includes Joanne Woodward, Christopher Plummer, Valerie Harper, James Broderick, Sylvia Sidney.

When was The Shadow Box released and how long is it?

The Shadow Box was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

Who composed the musical score for The Shadow Box?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow Box was composed by Henry Mancini.