Shadow on the Land
Synopsis
Patriotic freedom fighters struggle against a fascist dictatorship in a near-future USA.
Top Cast
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Marc Strange
Maj. Shepherd McCloud
Jackie Cooper
Lt. Col. Andy Davis
John Forsythe
Gen. Wendell Bruce
Gene Hackman
Rev. Thomas Davis
Carol Lynley
Abigail "Abby" Tyler
Janice Rule
Capt. Everett
Michael Margotta
Timothy Willing
Scott Thomas
Felting
Myron Healey
Gen. Hempstead
Frederic Downs
Drucker
Jonathan Goldsmith
Lt. Allen
Bill Walker
Arnold
Mickey Sholdar
Paul
Ronnie Eckstine
David
Sandy McPeak
Ben
Ken Swofford
Private
Kay Stewart
Sgt. O'Hara
Paulene Myers
Webber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- Nedrick Young, Sidney Sheldon, Sinclair Lewis
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Shadow on the Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
Nedrick Young, Sidney Sheldon, Sinclair Lewis
Sol Kaplan
Fred J. Koenekamp
Henry Batista
Matthew Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
Nedrick Young
Writer
Sidney Sheldon
Writer
Matthew Rapf
Producer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Henry Batista
Editor
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow on the Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow on the Land about?
Patriotic freedom fighters struggle against a fascist dictatorship in a near-future USA.
Who directed Shadow on the Land?
Shadow on the Land was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Who stars in Shadow on the Land?
The principal cast of Shadow on the Land includes Marc Strange, Jackie Cooper, John Forsythe, Gene Hackman, Carol Lynley.
When was Shadow on the Land released and how long is it?
Shadow on the Land was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow on the Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow on the Land was composed by Sol Kaplan.
Is Shadow on the Land based on a book or true story?
Shadow on the Land is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sinclair Lewis".