The Shadow Line
La Ligne d'ombre
Synopsis
Story of a young, inexperienced ship captain named Marlow, who struggles in solitude during the voyage with disease, insubordinate crew and vagaries of weather.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Franju
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Conrad, Georges Franju, Louis Guilloux
- Original Title
- La Ligne d'ombre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- ORTF, Télécip
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Franju
Joseph Conrad, Georges Franju, Louis Guilloux
Gilbert Natot
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Franju
Director
Gilbert Natot
Editor
Georges Franju
Writer
Louis Guilloux
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shadow Line
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What is The Shadow Line about?
Story of a young, inexperienced ship captain named Marlow, who struggles in solitude during the voyage with disease, insubordinate crew and vagaries of weather.
Who directed The Shadow Line?
The Shadow Line was directed by Georges Franju.
Who stars in The Shadow Line?
The principal cast of The Shadow Line includes Jean Babilée, Jacques Bernard, Roger Blin, Tino Carraro, Kurt Großkurth.
When was The Shadow Line released and how long is it?
The Shadow Line was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shadow Line?
The Shadow Line holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).