In the Shadows
“Hitman. Stuntman. Dead man.”
Synopsis
When a stunt man dies in Miami, his uncle, a New York mob boss, sends a hit man to tail the stunt coordinator, whom the boss wants dead. The hit man, Eric O'Bryne, gets close to his mark's daughter, and through her he asks her dad to teach him to do stunts. While waiting for the word to kill this mentor, Eric discovers the joy of stunt work and of being part of a family. Meanwhile, several people are looking for the dead man's briefcase of money and a bag of illegal drugs that he stole from an undercover FBI agent now desperate to get the borrowed drugs back to the bureau. The stunt coordinator says that 'we dance in the shadows of death.' Can Eric step out into the sun?
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In the Shadows Trailer [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-09
Top Cast
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Matthew Modine
Eric
James Caan
Lance Huston
Joey Lauren Adams
Clarissa Huston
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Draven
Lillo Brancato
Jimmy Pierazzi
Catherine Stone
Hairstylist
Antoni Corone
Vito
Duke Valenti
Biker
Jeff Chase
Sergei
Joe Candelora
Bartender
Kava Stewartson
District Attorney
Paul Louis
Harry
Roy Ageloff
Sal Canzoni
Scott Waugh
Graham
Val Avery
Carlo Pierazzi
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ric Roman Waugh
- Screenplay & Story
- Ric Roman Waugh
- Original Score
- Adam Gorgoni
- Original Title
- In the Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Newman/Tooley Films, Cutting Edge Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ric Roman Waugh
Ric Roman Waugh
Adam Gorgoni
Chuck Cohen
Martin Hunter
David C. Glasser, Adam M. Stone, Scott G. Stone, Dale Poniewaz, Randy Manis
Department Leadership Roster
Ric Roman Waugh
Director
Ric Roman Waugh
Writer
David C. Glasser
Producer
Adam M. Stone
Producer
Vincent Garcia Newman
Producer
Fred Waugh
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Hunter
Editor
Ellen Falguiere
Costume Design
Chuck Cohen
Director of Photography
Ren Blanco
Production Design
Hugh Aodh O'Brien
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for In the Shadows.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Shadows
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What is In the Shadows about?
When a stunt man dies in Miami, his uncle, a New York mob boss, sends a hit man to tail the stunt coordinator, whom the boss wants dead. The hit man, Eric O'Bryne, gets close to his mark's daughter, and through her he asks her dad to teach him to do stunts. While waiting for the word to kill this mentor, Eric discovers the joy of stunt work and of being part of a family. Meanwhile, several people are looking for the dead man's briefcase of money and a bag of illegal drugs that he stole from an undercover FBI agent now desperate to get the borrowed drugs back to the bureau. The stunt coordinator says that 'we dance in the shadows of death.' Can Eric step out into the sun?
Who directed In the Shadows?
In the Shadows was directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
Who stars in In the Shadows?
The principal cast of In the Shadows includes Matthew Modine, James Caan, Joey Lauren Adams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lillo Brancato.
When was In the Shadows released and how long is it?
In the Shadows was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Shadows was composed by Adam Gorgoni.