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Shadow Dancer

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
13K
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Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
Set in 1990s Belfast, an active member of the IRA becomes an informant for MI5 in order to protect her son's welfare.
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Set in 1990s Belfast, an active member of the IRA becomes an informant for MI5 in order to protect her son's welfare.Set in 1990s Belfast, an active member of the IRA becomes an informant for MI5 in order to protect her son's welfare.Set in 1990s Belfast, an active member of the IRA becomes an informant for MI5 in order to protect her son's welfare.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James Marsh
  • Writer
    • Tom Bradby(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Clive Owen
    • Andrea Riseborough
    • Gillian Anderson
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Marsh
  • Writer
    • Tom Bradby(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Clive Owen
    • Andrea Riseborough
    • Gillian Anderson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 52User reviews
    • 161Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos3

    Theatrical Version
    Trailer 1:57
    Theatrical Version
    U.K. Version
    Trailer 1:46
    U.K. Version
    Shadow Dancer
    Trailer 1:48
    Shadow Dancer

    Photos38

    Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    James Marsh in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Gillian Anderson in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Andrea Riseborough in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    James Marsh in Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Clive Owen at an event for Shadow Dancer (2012)
    Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough at an event for Shadow Dancer (2012)

    Top cast

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    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • Macas Mac
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • Colletteas Collette
    Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson
    • Kate Fletcheras Kate Fletcher
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Gerryas Gerry
    Barry Barnes
    • Gerry Senioras Gerry Senior
    Maria Laird
    • Young Colletteas Young Collette
    Ben Smyth
    • Seanas Sean
    Brid Brennan
    Brid Brennan
    • Maas Ma
    Jamie Scott
    • Young Gerryas Young Gerry
    Bradley Burke
    • Young Connoras Young Connor
    Daniel Tatarsky
    Daniel Tatarsky
    • Watcher 1as Watcher 1
    Tom Bennett
    Tom Bennett
    • Watcher 2as Watcher 2
    Nia Gwynne
    Nia Gwynne
    • Female Watcheras Female Watcher
    Jason Stalkey
    • Agent 1as Agent 1
    • (as Jason Salkey)
    Nicholas Asbury
    Nicholas Asbury
    • Agent 2as Agent 2
    Morgan Watkins
    Morgan Watkins
    • MI5 Officeras MI5 Officer
    Cathal Maguire
    • Markas Mark
    Domhnall Gleeson
    Domhnall Gleeson
    • Connoras Connor
    • Director
      • James Marsh
    • Writer
      • Tom Bradby(screenplay) (based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Clive Owen originally turned down the part of Mac due to scheduling conflicts.
    • Goofs
      In the police station Windows 95 (released in 1995) is shown several times on computer monitors. The movie is set in 1993.
    • Quotes

      Kate Fletcher: Is this just because she has a pretty face?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening and closing major credits are typed out as if on a computer screen.
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Shadow Dancer (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Night Whispers
      Composed by Simon Tindale, Joel Bevan and George Robertson

      Published by Focus Music (Publishing) Ltd

    User reviews52

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    another piece of "the troubles"
    what an extraordinary story told in a narrative style which keeps you guessing all the way to the final shot. all the performances were terrific, subtle as the story unfolds. i am a big history buff, so that aspect of this movie was a real treat for me personally. as i say, the only thing new is the history we do not know. i would highly recommend this movie to any thoughtful viewer who wants to be informed and entertained. it was truly a pleasure to have happened on this while going through the stacks at my library in the DVD section.

    bravo to the actors, author and screenplay writer and a wonderful piece of directing including style and pacing. a job well done, indeed!!!!!!
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    • evastaitz
    • Nov 6, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 24, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Ireland
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vũ Công Bóng Đêm
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • Element Pictures
      • Lipsync Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,616
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,672
      • Jun 2, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,255,291
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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