The Shadow Line (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Shadow Line is a drama and tv movie film directed by Georges Franju, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of a young, inexperienced ship captain named Marlow, who struggles in solitude during the voyage with disease, insubordinate crew and vagaries of weather.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Line stars Jean Babilée as Capitaine Marlow, Jacques Bernard as Gabriel, Roger Blin as Burns and Tino Carraro as Capitaine Giles, 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 (1973)?
- 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 and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Line?
- The Shadow Line stars Jean Babilée, Jacques Bernard, Roger Blin, Tino Carraro and Kurt Großkurth.
- When was The Shadow Line released?
- The Shadow Line was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.