Shadow of Fear (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1963, Shadow of Fear is a drama film directed by Ernest Morris, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. An American returning home from Baghdad and seeing his girl in Britain on the way agrees to take a message to the secret service. Once in London he is picked up by the gang involved, who have by then killed the original Middle East agent. He escapes, but he and his girl friend are a marked couple as they retreat to Seaford on the south coast to act as bait in an MI5 plan to catch the thugs.
Who’s in it. Shadow of Fear stars Paul Maxwell as Bill Martin, Clare Owen as Barbara, Anita West as Ruth Graydon and John Arnatt as Sharp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shadow of Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow of Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of Fear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of Fear (1963)?
- In US, Shadow of Fear is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow of Fear worth watching?
- Shadow of Fear holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow of Fear?
- Shadow of Fear stars Paul Maxwell, Clare Owen, Anita West, John Arnatt and Alan Tilvern.
- When was Shadow of Fear released?
- Shadow of Fear was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.