Walking Shadow (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, Walking Shadow is a mystery film directed by Po-Chih Leong, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Spenser attends a play at his girlfriend's insistence to meet a director who is allegedly being stalked. During the performance, the lead actor in a hale of fake arrows is suddenly killed by a real arrow from a crossbow. This launches Spencer into an investigation of everyone involved with the theatrical company and leads him up against a Chinese mobster, who warns Spencer to quit questioning his wife, one of the theater's patrons. However, everything changes when the mobster is found beaten to death.
Who’s in it. Walking Shadow stars Joe Mantegna as Spenser, Ernie Hudson as Hawk, Marcia Gay Harden as Susan Silverman and Eric Roberts as Police Chief DeSpain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Walking Shadow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walking Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walking Shadow tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking Shadow (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walking Shadow worth watching?
- Walking Shadow holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walking Shadow?
- Walking Shadow stars Joe Mantegna, Ernie Hudson, Marcia Gay Harden, Eric Roberts and Tamlyn Tomita.
- When was Walking Shadow released?
- Walking Shadow was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.