Appointment with a Shadow (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, Appointment with a Shadow is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Richard Carlson, running about 72 minutes. “Was This The Man They Hunted...Or The Killer Who Hunted Them!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Nader plays a reporter whose career is ruined by liquor. A comeback opportunity presents itself when Nader is a bystander at the arrest of a well-known criminal.
Who’s in it. Appointment with a Shadow stars George Nader as Paul Baxter, Joanna Moore as Penny Spencer, Brian Keith as Lt. Spencer and Virginia Field as Florence Knapp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Appointment with a Shadow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appointment with a Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appointment with a Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appointment with a Shadow (1957)?
- In US, Appointment with a Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appointment with a Shadow worth watching?
- Appointment with a Shadow holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appointment with a Shadow?
- Appointment with a Shadow stars George Nader, Joanna Moore, Brian Keith, Virginia Field and Frank De Kova.
- When was Appointment with a Shadow released?
- Appointment with a Shadow was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.