Shadey
“He'll show you state secrets, your most private fantasies, and a glimpse of the future... at 24 frames per second.”
Synopsis
A young man discovers that not only does he have the ability to read minds, but that if he holds a camera next to his head he can transmit the thoughts he sees onto film.
Top Cast
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Antony Sher
Oliver Shadey
Billie Whitelaw
Doctor Cloud
Patrick Macnee
Sir Cyril Landau
Katherine Helmond
Lady Constance Landau
Leslie Ash
Carol Landau
Larry Lamb
Dick Darnley
Bernard Hepton
Captain Amies
Jesse Birdsall
Carl
Jon Cartwright
Shulman
Melody McLaren
Hula-Hoop Girl
Jenny Runacre
Shop Assistant
Jonathan Scott-Taylor
Arthur
Olivier Pierre
Manson
Stephen Persaud
Winston
Jonathan Perkins
Video Pop Group
Zabou Breitman
Hotel Maid
Rita Keegan
Minder
Zohra Sehgal
Indian Cleaning Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Snoo Wilson
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Shadey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Larkspur Films, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Saville
Snoo Wilson
Colin Towns
Roger Deakins
Chris Kelly
Otto Plaschkes
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Kelly
Editor
Philip Saville
Director
Snoo Wilson
Writer
Otto Plaschkes
Producer
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Tudor George
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadey about?
A young man discovers that not only does he have the ability to read minds, but that if he holds a camera next to his head he can transmit the thoughts he sees onto film.
Who directed Shadey?
Shadey was directed by Philip Saville.
Who stars in Shadey?
The principal cast of Shadey includes Antony Sher, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Macnee, Katherine Helmond, Leslie Ash.
When was Shadey released and how long is it?
Shadey was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadey was composed by Colin Towns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadey?
Shadey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).