The Shadow Movie Review 1994

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Why "The Shadow" of course, as is shown in this highly stylized big screen version of the '30s radio show that once starred Orson Welles. Billionaire playboy Lamont Cranston (Baldwin) is a master of illusion and defender of justice thanks to his alter ego. Aided by companion Margo Lane (Miller), da Shadow battles super-criminal Shiwan Khan (Lone), the deadliest descendant of Ghenghis Khan. Numerous and elaborate special effects provide icing on the cake for those in the mood for a journey back to the radio past or a quick superhero fix.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 112 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adventure Drama, Adapted from a Radio Show, Special FX Extravaganzas, Super Heroes, The Empire State Building

Screenplay

David Koepp

Cast

Sab Shimono, Andre Gregory, James Hong, Joseph Maher, John Kapelos, Max Wright, Aaron Lustig, Ethan Phillips, Larry Joshua, Al Leong, Abraham Benrubi, Steve Hytner, Armin Shimerman, Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen, Tim Curry, Jonathan Winters

Cinematography

Stephen Burum

Director

Russell Mulcahy

Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Producer

Martin Bregman, Willi Baer, Michael S. Bregman, Louis Stroller, Rolf Deyhle, Mark Huffam