Shadowlands (1985)
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- 1h 32min
- Biography, Drama
- 29 Oct 1986 (USA)
- TV Movie
Noted author and scholar finds love, then must endure its loss...
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- 3 wins.
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
C.S. Lewis
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| Claire Bloom | ... |
Joy Davidman
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David Waller | ... |
Warnie Lewis
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Rupert Baderman | ... |
Douglas
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Rhys Hopkins | ... |
David
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| Alan MacNaughtan | ... |
Christopher Riley
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| Philip Stone | ... |
Harry Harrington
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Tim Preece | ... |
Alan Gregg
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Norman Rutherford | ... |
Paxford
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| John Ringham | ... |
Doctor
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Henry Moxon | ... |
Solicitor
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Michael Cunningham | ... |
Registrar
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Max Harvey | ... |
Radio Announcer (voice)
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Jim Kirby | ... |
Father Fisher
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Dilys Price | ... |
Sister
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Richard Merrett | ... |
Student
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Directed by
| Norman Stone | ||
Written by
| William Nicholson | ... | () |
| Norman Stone | ... | (creator) (creator) |
Produced by
| John Bird | ... | associate producer: for Lella Productions |
| Ken Curtis | ... | associate producer: for Gateway Films |
| Richard Lewis | ... | executive producer: for BBC Wales |
| Louis Schueddig | ... | associate producer: for Episcopal Radio TV |
| David M. Thompson | ... | producer |
| Daniel Wolf | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ken Howard | ||
Cinematography by
| Russ Walker | ||
Editing by
| Chris Lawrence | ||
Production Design by
| Gerald Murphy | ||
Costume Design by
| Jakki Winfield | ||
Makeup Department
| Cissian Rees | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| John Rhys Thomas | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| David Brinson | ... | design assistant |
| Mel Burgum | ... | graphics designer |
| Gary Flay | ... | properties buyer |
Sound Department
| John Gillanders | ... | dubbing editor |
| Jeffrey North | ... | film recordist |
| Tim Ricketts | ... | dubbing mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Graham Hopkins | ... | lighting electrician |
| Tony Rees | ... | grip |
Location Management
| Myra Jervis | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Altman | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Mark Warman | ... | keyboards |
Additional Crew
| Carol Balchin | ... | production associate |
| Gareth Fisher | ... | production associate |
| Richard Jones | ... | assistant floor manager |
| Shelley Marshall | ... | assistant floor manager |
| Brian Sibley | ... | research consultant |
| Rachel W. Thomas | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Douglas Gresham | ... | we wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- BBC Enterprises (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (1989) (Japan) (tv)
- Paradox Films (1996) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1986) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Renowned author, Christian apologist, and Oxford medieval scholar C.S. Lewis agrees to marry the divorced American poet Joy Davidman Gresham, to allow her and her two sons to stay in England. But what began as an act of charity by the confirmed bachelor becomes a deep and abiding love and they marry again, "before God." Alas, Joy becomes gravely ill... Written by yortsnave |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joss Ackland and Claire Bloom also both appear in Queenie (1987), Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1995), Easter Tales (2000), and notably provide voices in the animated film The Princess and the Goblin (1991), based on the novel by George MacDonald. C.S. Lewis was greatly influenced by MacDonald's fantasy writings and spiritual insights. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remade as Shadowlands (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Abide With Me See more » |
| Quotes |
[first lines]
C.S. Lewis: Why am I so afraid? I never knew that love could hurt so much. Yet I love you, and all I want is to love you. Beyond every door, I hear your voice saying to me, 'This is only the land of shadows. Real life hasn't begun yet.' See more » |