The Shadow-Line (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, The Shadow-Line is a drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Andrzej Wajda's English-language film of a novella by Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, aka Joseph Conrad, about a young man in his first command as a sea captain. A series of crises prove incredibly difficult for his new authority, for the sea is curiously becalmed and the crew is weakened by feverish malaria. When the first mate's fear convinces many that the ship is haunted and cursed by the malevolent spirit of the previous captain, the young man must cope with their superstition as well as the conspicuous absence of much-needed medicine.
Who’s in it. The Shadow-Line stars Marek Kondrat as Joseph Conrad, Graham Lines as Burns, Tom Wilkinson as Ransome and Bernard Archard as Capt. Elis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Shadow-Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow-Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow-Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow-Line (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shadow-Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shadow-Line worth watching?
- The Shadow-Line holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow-Line?
- The Shadow-Line stars Marek Kondrat, Graham Lines, Tom Wilkinson, Bernard Archard and John Bennett.
- When was The Shadow-Line released?
- The Shadow-Line was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.