In a Shallow Grave
Synopsis
Disfigured WWII veteran Garnet Montrose returns from Guadacanal and enlists a drifter to court his former sweetheart through letters, leading to a complex love triangle with unexpected romantic developments.
Top Cast
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Michael Biehn
Garnet Montrose
Maureen Mueller
Georgina Rance
Michael Beach
Quintus Pearch
Patrick Dempsey
Potter Daventry
Thomas B. Mason
Edgar Doust
Mike Pettinger
Milkman
Prentiss Rowe
Postman
Ron Rosenthal
Army Doctor
Muriel Moore
Mrs. Gondess
Walter Davy
Doc Farmer
Jim Bynum
Reverend Spinney
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Soldier
Tom Harper
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Bowser
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Bowser, James Purdy
- Original Score
- Jonathan Sheffer
- Original Title
- In a Shallow Grave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Lorimar Productions, Film Trustees Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Bowser
Kenneth Bowser, James Purdy
Jonathan Sheffer
Jerzy Zieliński
Nicholas C. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Bowser
Director
Kenneth Bowser
Writer
James Purdy
Writer
David Wasco
Production Design
Nicholas C. Smith
Editor
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Jonathan Sheffer
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About In a Shallow Grave
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What is In a Shallow Grave about?
Disfigured WWII veteran Garnet Montrose returns from Guadacanal and enlists a drifter to court his former sweetheart through letters, leading to a complex love triangle with unexpected romantic developments.
Who directed In a Shallow Grave?
In a Shallow Grave was directed by Kenneth Bowser.
Who stars in In a Shallow Grave?
The principal cast of In a Shallow Grave includes Michael Biehn, Maureen Mueller, Michael Beach, Patrick Dempsey, Thomas B. Mason.
When was In a Shallow Grave released and how long is it?
In a Shallow Grave was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for In a Shallow Grave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In a Shallow Grave was composed by Jonathan Sheffer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In a Shallow Grave?
In a Shallow Grave holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).