Shadow of Death (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1969, Shadow of Death is a thriller and horror film directed by Javier Setó, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The film begins when a stranger arrives in town. He takes quickly to his former mistress, Denise, who is happily married to John, and has an affair with his identiske twin brother Peter. They plan together to drive John crazy. After unsuccessful attempts to blackmail the couple receive the stranger, Gert, to help them with their evil plan.
Who’s in it. Shadow of Death stars Larry Ward as Peter / John, Teresa Gimpera as Denise, Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Gert Muller and Silvana Venturelli as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Shadow of Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of Death (1969)?
- In US, Shadow of Death 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 Death worth watching?
- Shadow of Death holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow of Death?
- Shadow of Death stars Larry Ward, Teresa Gimpera, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Silvana Venturelli and Fernando Sánchez Polack.
- When was Shadow of Death released?
- Shadow of Death was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.
