Shadow Play
“Frightened by the future, haunted by the past...The two worlds of Morgan Hanna are about to shatter.”
Synopsis
A playwright, who lost her fiance to suicide, is haunted by his spirit while staying on a remote island with his mother.
Top Cast
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Dee Wallace
Morgan Hanna
Cloris Leachman
Millie Crown
Ron Kuhlman
John Crown
Barry Laws
Jeremy Crown
Delia Salvi
Bette
Susan Dixon
Zelda
Al Strobel
Byron
Glen Baggerly
Archie
Juleen Murray
Sarah
Michele Mariana
Lois
Bob Griggs
Conroy
Marjorie Card Hughes
Sophie
Richard Wiltshire
Dr. Feldman
George Stokes
Marty
Mya Chamberlin
Girl in the Lighthouse
Steven Rock-Savage
Tony
Robert Allen Waltemate
Boy in Lighthouse #1 (uncredited)
Jon D. Anderson
Boy in Lighthouse #2 (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susan Shadburne
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Shadburne
- Original Score
- Jon Newton
- Original Title
- Shadow Play
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Millenium, Will Vinton Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susan Shadburne
Susan Shadburne
Jon Newton
Ron Orieux
Kenji Yamamoto
Will Vinton, Roger Corman, Dan Biggs, Susan Shadburne
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Orieux
Director of Photography
Will Vinton
Producer
Susan Shadburne
Director
Susan Shadburne
Screenplay
Dan Biggs
Producer
Susan Shadburne
Producer
Jon Newton
Original Music Composer
Kenji Yamamoto
Editor
Elisabeth Scott
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shadow Play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow Play about?
A playwright, who lost her fiance to suicide, is haunted by his spirit while staying on a remote island with his mother.
Who directed Shadow Play?
Shadow Play was directed by Susan Shadburne.
Who stars in Shadow Play?
The principal cast of Shadow Play includes Dee Wallace, Cloris Leachman, Ron Kuhlman, Barry Laws, Delia Salvi.
When was Shadow Play released and how long is it?
Shadow Play was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow Play was composed by Jon Newton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow Play?
Shadow Play holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).