Shadows of Death (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, Shadows of Death is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 64 minutes. “Fuzzy As A Barber Has A Close Shave With Danger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the railroad coming to Red Rock, trouble is expected and Billy has been sent to help his friend Fuzzy who is the town's sheriff, judge, and barber. When the man that sent Billy is murdered and the railroad location map stolen, broken match sticks point to Vic Landreau. While Billy tries to find the missing map, Landreau suspects Billy is on to him and plans to have him killed.
Who’s in it. Shadows of Death stars Buster Crabbe as Billy Carson, Al St. John as Fuzzy Q. Jones, Dona Dax as Babs Darcy and Charles King as Steve Landreau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shadows of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows of Death tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows of Death (1945)?
- In US, Shadows of Death is available to stream on IndieFlix, Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadows of Death worth watching?
- Shadows of Death holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadows of Death?
- Shadows of Death stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Dona Dax, Charles King and Karl Hackett.
- When was Shadows of Death released?
- Shadows of Death was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.