Appointment with a Shadow
“Was This The Man They Hunted...Or The Killer Who Hunted Them!”
Synopsis
George Nader plays a reporter whose career is ruined by liquor. A comeback opportunity presents itself when Nader is a bystander at the arrest of a well-known criminal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Carlson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alec Coppel, Norman Jolley
- Original Title
- Appointment with a Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Carlson
Alec Coppel, Norman Jolley, Hugh Pentecost
William E. Snyder
George A. Gittens
Howie Horwitz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Carlson
Director
Howie Horwitz
Producer
William E. Snyder
Director of Photography
George A. Gittens
Editor
Alec Coppel
Screenplay
Norman Jolley
Screenplay
Bill Thomas
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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What is Appointment with a Shadow about?
George Nader plays a reporter whose career is ruined by liquor. A comeback opportunity presents itself when Nader is a bystander at the arrest of a well-known criminal.
Who directed Appointment with a Shadow?
Appointment with a Shadow was directed by Richard Carlson.
Who stars in Appointment with a Shadow?
The principal cast of Appointment with a Shadow includes George Nader, Joanna Moore, Brian Keith, Virginia Field, Frank De Kova.
When was Appointment with a Shadow released and how long is it?
Appointment with a Shadow was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Appointment with a Shadow?
Appointment with a Shadow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).