The shadow movie trailer hd 1994alec baldwin the departed stars as the legendary crimefighting superhero in the shadow. Alec baldwins the shadow didnt make much noise during its 1994 debut. Mar 31, 2020 welcome to the best movie you never saw, a column dedicated to examining films that have flown under the radar or gained traction throughout the years, earning them a place as a cult classic or. The film costars john lone, penelope ann miller, ian mckellen, jonathan winters, peter boyle, and tim curry. The sets have the glamour of art deco of the 1930s. Seen today, its clear the film followed a very 21st century formula. Alec baldwin stars as lamont cranston, a murderous opium. This is the lamont cranston the shadow alec baldwin costume, created by bob ringwood for the 1994 film the shadow. I only wish we got to see more of the shadow himself. The shadow was directed by former music video creator russell mulcahy. There are several sequences missing from the final cut, and the dvd was only offered in full screen, which knocks the experience down a notch. In 1994 the character was adapted once again into a feature film, the shadow, starring alec baldwin as lamont cranston and penelope ann miller as margo lane. It is based on the pulp fiction character of the same name created in 1931 by walter b.
Released 1994, the shadow stars alec baldwin, john lone, penelope ann miller, peter boyle the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. The shadow 1994 you know im gonna stop you scene 5. Born april 3, 1958, in massapequa, long island, he was the second of six children. There is also a list of his appearances on tv series, video games and documentaries, as well as stage. Based on the long running radio program, this atmospheric feature follows the exploits of lamont cranston, aka the shadow, as he battles the last descendant of ghengis khan who has come to take over new york city through mass hypnosis. I feel the shadow is a great movie though i would have refrained from the needless and crude next time you get to be on top. The shadow was around long before batman and all the other superheros who have made big screen appearances in the past few years. The shadow then meets his nemesis, shiwan khan, the last surviving descendant of genghis khan who plans to dominate the world in the way his famous ancestor planned centuries earlier.
Read the the shadow movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Equally at home playing leads and character roles, actor alec baldwin is known for his work in just about every genre, from action thrillers to comedies to dramas. Alec baldwin full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. The shadow 1994 you know im gonna stop you scene 510. The shadow dvd, 1998, canadian, fullscreen alec baldwin ebay. This movie is creative and inventive, remaking the shadow for the modern age, even. Lamont cranston is impeccably dressed in each and every frame. Alec baldwin stars as the crimefighting superhero who battles his most dangerous nemesis yet in this thriller with incredible special effects, humor and a dose of the macabre. Tam sab shimono with some cement shoes, only to be interrupted by the shadow alec baldwin. This is the lamont cranstonthe shadow alec baldwin costume, created by bob ringwood for the 1994 film the shadow. The shadow is played by the eldest baldwin brother, alec and he does an awesome job with the character. Alec baldwin s filmography includes the year the film waswill be released, the name of his character and other related notes.
October 26, 1927 april 15, 1983, a high school historysocial studies teacher and football coach from brooklyn. The shadow is the 1994 feature film adaptation of the 1930s radio and pulp novel hero. Alec baldwin stars as lamont cranston, a murderous opium dealer reformed by a. The movie has a 20thanniversary bluray out tuesday. The movie stars alec baldwin and penelope ann miller and was directed by russell mulcahy. Jun 24, 2019 the shadow movie trailer hd 1994alec baldwin the departed stars as the legendary crimefighting superhero in the shadow, a spellbinding runaway entertainment ridenbc news. The shadow is a 1994 movie based on the cult superhero originally developed by walter b. Alec baldwin stars as lamont cranston, who with his ability to cloud mens minds, fights the criminal syndicate in the city as the shadow. Based on the 1930s pulp fiction and radio drama series, this movie pits the hero against his. Alec baldwin stars as the legendary crimefighting superhero in the shadow, a spellbinding runaway entertainment ridenbc news. Why baldwins the shadow was decades ahead of its time. Alec baldwin starred as the hero of 1994%27s %27the shadow%27. The shadow movie 1994 alec baldwin video dailymotion. Alec baldwin is the oldest, and bestknown, of the four baldwin brothers in the acting business the others are stephen baldwin, william baldwin and daniel baldwin.
The sets are vibrant and detailed, the music is creepy and driving, and the shadow himself is brilliantly played by alec baldwin. I suppose that if this movie were made in our day and age, the lead would have been more muscled. After surviving a failed assassination attempt, lamont alec baldwin meets up with his evil rival shiwan khan john lone in a chinese restaurant. This shadow has more and better defined abilities, and he is given a villain to match him in every way or perhaps, over match him. Alec baldwin stars as the legendary crimefighting superhero in the shadow, a spellbinding runaway entertainment ride nbc news. Young alec baldwin from the movie the shadow he did. If you respond to film noir, if you like dark streets and women with scarlet lips and big fast cars with running boards, the look of this movie will work some kind of magic. Feb 24, 2014 alec baldwin starred as the hero of 1994%27s %27the shadow%27. The mirror scene where the shadow and shiwan khan do battle pays homage to orson welless movie, lady from shanghai which featured the original roomwithmirrorsshowdownclimax. Alec baldwins filmography includes the year the film waswill be released, the name of his character and other related notes. This movie is creative and inventive, remaking the shadow for the modern age, even though the story is certainly set before world war ii. In 1930s new york city, the shadow alec baldwin battles his nemesis, shiwan. In 1930s new york city, the shadow alec baldwin battles his nemesis, shiwan khan john lone, who is building an atomic bomb. The shadow 1994 the living shadow scene 210 movieclips.
Feb 12, 2019 the shadow you know im gonna stop you. The shadow trailer directed by russell mulcahy and starring alec baldwin, alec baldwin, john lone, peter boyle, ian mckellen. Alexander rae baldwin iii was born on april 3, 1958 in massapequa, new york, the son of carol newcomb nee martineau baldwin and alexander rae baldwin jr. A bit corny at times, the shadow delivers the look and feel of the old radio program and the pulp graphic novels with flair and drive. A crime fighter created in the 1930s and popularized in movies, pulp.
Alec baldwin stars as lamont cranston, who with his ability to cloud mens minds, fights the criminal syndicate in the city as the shadow the following weapons were used in the film the shadow. He pulled off the handsome rich playboy effortlessly, but the mean streak he brought to the role when in shadow mode was the true highlight. Alec baldwinwho, now that i think about it, couldve made for a great batman and a great bruce wayneplays lamont cranston, a reformed opium kingpin fighting crime in a stylized 1930s new york populated almost entirely by character actors. The shadow is a 1994 american superhero film from universal pictures, produced by martin bregman, willi bear, and michael scott bregman, directed by russell mulcahy, that stars alec baldwin. Khan has similar skills to the shadow as he was also trained by tibetan priests, but returned to the forces of evil after his return to new york. Apr 18, 2011 alec baldwin stars as the crimefighting superhero who battles his most dangerous nemesis yet in this thriller with incredible special effects, humor and a dose of the macabre. Welles, as we all know, portrayed the shadow on the radio show. Alec baldwin voices the worlds bossiest baby in the boss baby who should win the oscar for best actress. Only asian alec baldwin knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men. Alec baldwin, penelope ann miller, ian mckellen is there a plot.
Ive never heard of him until now, but i might check out some of his comics because of this viewing alec baldwin is great in the role. The shadow is the kind of movie that plays better, the more baggage you bring to it. Shadow, the internet movie firearms database guns in. A crime fighter created in the 1930s and popularized in movies, pulp novels, and a radio show starring a young orson welles, the shadow came back to life in 1994 in this slick, wellcast production. The shadow was directed by former music video creator russell mulcahy, whose feature film debut highlander 1986 was a cult classic. Its a really good movie, about the comic book vigilante the shadow. With alec baldwin, john lone, penelope ann miller, peter boyle. One of the appeals for baldwin was working with writer david koepp. Elegance and refinement as alec baldwin plays the shadow. As the film opens, cranston has become the evil and corrupt yinko literally dark eagle, a brutal warlord and.
But, that aside, casting alec baldwin as the shadow worked very well indeed. Alec baldwin stars as lamont cranston, a murderous opium dealer reformed by a tibetan mystic, who teaches him how to use his keen mental powers to manipulate others. Film alec baldwin 1994 week russell mulcahy the shadow for our consideration. Baldwin was born april 3, 1958, in amityville, new york, and raised in the nassau shores neighborhood of nearby massapequa, the eldest son of carol newcomb nee martineau. Donning his sweeping black cape and disguise, the shadow takes on his most dangerous nemesis yet. The shadow who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men. The shadow 1994 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The shadow 1994 trailer alec baldwin penelope ann miller. I just saw a movie called drunk parents at a retail store. Based on the 1930s comic strip, this updated version starred alec baldwin in the title role as the shadow.
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