Shadrach
Synopsis
In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.
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Harvey Keitel
Vernon
Andie MacDowell
Trixie
Martin Sheen
Narrator (voice)
John Franklin Sawyer
Shadrach
Scott Terra
Paul
Ginnie Randall
Virginia
Darrell Larson
Father
Deborah Hedwall
Mother
Daniel Treat
Little Mole
Jonathan Parks Jordan
Middle Mole
Erin Underwood
Lucinda
Muse Watson
Captain
Alice Rogers
Cloris
Monica Hewes
Edmonia
Michael Ruff
Smut
Doug Chancey
Dock Worker
Edward Bunker
Joe Thorton
Richard K. Olsen
Seddon Washington
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Susanna Styron
- Screenplay & Story
- Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry, William Styron
- Original Score
- Van Dyke Parks
- Original Title
- Shadrach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20K
- Production Studios
- Nu Image, Tidewater Pictures Inc., Millennium Media, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Susanna Styron
Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry, William Styron
Van Dyke Parks
Hiro Narita
Colleen Sharp
Boaz Davidson, Jonathan Demme, Danny Dimbort, Avi Lerner, Elie Samaha
Department Leadership Roster
Susanna Styron
Director
Susanna Styron
Writer
Bridget Terry
Writer
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Van Dyke Parks
Original Music Composer
Colleen Sharp
Editor
Burton Rencher
Production Design
Dona Granata
Costume Design
Boaz Davidson
Producer
Bridget Terry
Producer
John Thompson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadrach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadrach about?
In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.
Who directed Shadrach?
Shadrach was directed by Susanna Styron.
Who stars in Shadrach?
The principal cast of Shadrach includes Harvey Keitel, Andie MacDowell, Martin Sheen, John Franklin Sawyer, Scott Terra.
When was Shadrach released and how long is it?
Shadrach was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Shadrach make at the box office?
Shadrach grossed $20K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Shadrach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadrach was composed by Van Dyke Parks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadrach?
Shadrach holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).