Shimmer
“Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There.”
Synopsis
The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marcus Klemp
John 'Spacy' Callahan
Elijah James Shepard
Gary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)
Mary Beth Hurt
Mother
Tom Bower
Mr. Speck
Clem Tucker Jr.
Teats Bower
Patrick LaBrecque
Tony Kemler
Jake Busey
Richard Halverson
Michael Hyland
Davey Rydell
Robert Breuler
Mr. Kibby
Mary Forcade
Mrs. Speck
Benjamin Salisbury
Young Spacy
William Francis McGuire
Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hanson
- Screenplay & Story
- John O'Keefe
- Original Score
- Todd Boekelheide
- Original Title
- Shimmer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hanson
John O'Keefe
Todd Boekelheide
Department Leadership Roster
John O'Keefe
Writer
John O'Keefe
Screenplay
John Hanson
Director
Todd Boekelheide
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shimmer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shimmer about?
The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.
Who directed Shimmer?
Shimmer was directed by John Hanson.
Who stars in Shimmer?
The principal cast of Shimmer includes Marcus Klemp, Elijah James Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt, Tom Bower, Clem Tucker Jr..
When was Shimmer released and how long is it?
Shimmer was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Shimmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shimmer was composed by Todd Boekelheide.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shimmer?
Shimmer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).