The Shadow-Line
Smuga cienia
Synopsis
Andrzej Wajda's English-language film of a novella by Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, aka Joseph Conrad, about a young man in his first command as a sea captain. A series of crises prove incredibly difficult for his new authority, for the sea is curiously becalmed and the crew is weakened by feverish malaria. When the first mate's fear convinces many that the ship is haunted and cursed by the malevolent spirit of the previous captain, the young man must cope with their superstition as well as the conspicuous absence of much-needed medicine.
Top Cast
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Marek Kondrat
Joseph Conrad
Graham Lines
Burns
Tom Wilkinson
Ransome
Bernard Archard
Capt. Elis
John Bennett
Martin Wyldeck
Capt. Giles
Richard Bartlett
Doctor
Piotr Cieślak
Officer
Zygmunt Hübner
Capt. Vidara (as Zygmunt Hubner)
Eugeniusz Priwieziencew
Franchy
Gordon Richardson
Doctor
Stanisław Tym
Jacobus
Jerzy Zelnik
Marian Czyżewski
Stefan Friedmann
Sailor
Piotr Garlicki
Young Captain
Tadeusz Jastrzębowski
Krzysztof Kumor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kino Na Hranici
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrzej Wajda
- Screenplay & Story
- Bolesław Sulik, Joseph Conrad, Andrzej Wajda
- Original Score
- Lech Brański, Wojciech Kilar
- Original Title
- Smuga cienia
- Country of Origin
- Poland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Polish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television, Zespół Filmowy "X"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrzej Wajda
Bolesław Sulik, Joseph Conrad, Andrzej Wajda
Lech Brański, Wojciech Kilar
Witold Sobociński
David Naden
Jolyon Wimhurst
Department Leadership Roster
Andrzej Wajda
Director
Bolesław Sulik
Writer
Andrzej Wajda
Writer
Jolyon Wimhurst
Producer
Lech Brański
Original Music Composer
Wojciech Kilar
Original Music Composer
Witold Sobociński
Director of Photography
David Naden
Editor
Teresa Barska
Production Design
Allan Starski
Production Design
Wiesława Starska
Costume Design
Krystyna Zachwatowicz
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shadow-Line.
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Polish Films
Polish cinema: Wikidata country-of-origin Poland, merged with the canon (Polish Film School, Moral Anxiety, Has, Zulawski, Kieslowski, Wajda, contemporary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow-Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shadow-Line about?
Andrzej Wajda's English-language film of a novella by Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, aka Joseph Conrad, about a young man in his first command as a sea captain. A series of crises prove incredibly difficult for his new authority, for the sea is curiously becalmed and the crew is weakened by feverish malaria. When the first mate's fear convinces many that the ship is haunted and cursed by the malevolent spirit of the previous captain, the young man must cope with their superstition as well as the conspicuous absence of much-needed medicine.
Who directed The Shadow-Line?
The Shadow-Line was directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Who stars in The Shadow-Line?
The principal cast of The Shadow-Line includes Marek Kondrat, Graham Lines, Tom Wilkinson, Bernard Archard, John Bennett.
When was The Shadow-Line released and how long is it?
The Shadow-Line was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shadow-Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shadow-Line was composed by Lech Brański, Wojciech Kilar.