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Shadow of a Doubt

“He is as much on trial as his client.”

Synopsis

Charlie Sloan is an alcoholic defence lawyer drawn back into the courtroom by Robin Harwell, a woman he once loved who wants him to defend her stepdaughter Angel, who is accused of murder. Sloan is out of his depth as his opponents mount a bitter campaign to portray him as a drunk and the trial becomes a media circus. Can Sloan justify Robin's faith in him?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Brian Dennehy
Screenplay & Story
William J. Coughlin, Bill Phillips, Brian Dennehy
Original Title
Shadow of a Doubt
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Hallmark Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Brian Dennehy

Screenplay & Story

William J. Coughlin, Bill Phillips, Brian Dennehy

Director of Photography

Neil Roach

Film Editing

Douglas Ibold

Producers

Richard Brams, Michele Brustin, Brian Dennehy, David Percelay

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:William J. Coughlin

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Brams

Producer

Neil Roach

Director of Photography

Douglas Ibold

Editor

Jill Scott

Production Design

Monique Prudhomme

Costume Design

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shadow of a Doubt.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of a Doubt

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shadow of a Doubt about?

Charlie Sloan is an alcoholic defence lawyer drawn back into the courtroom by Robin Harwell, a woman he once loved who wants him to defend her stepdaughter Angel, who is accused of murder. Sloan is out of his depth as his opponents mount a bitter campaign to portray him as a drunk and the trial becomes a media circus. Can Sloan justify Robin's faith in him?

Who directed Shadow of a Doubt?

Shadow of a Doubt was directed by Brian Dennehy.

Who stars in Shadow of a Doubt?

The principal cast of Shadow of a Doubt includes Brian Dennehy, Bonnie Bedelia, Fairuza Balk, Mike Nussbaum, Kevin Dunn.

When was Shadow of a Doubt released and how long is it?

Shadow of a Doubt was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Is Shadow of a Doubt based on a book or true story?

Shadow of a Doubt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William J. Coughlin".