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Shadow Dancer (2012)
Director: James Marsh
Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Clive Owen, Gillian Anderson, Aidan Gillen
6.2
85%Runtime101 min
Rating15
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In 1990s Belfast, a woman is forced to betray all she believes in for the sake of her son.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Shadow Dancer (2012) directed by James Marsh was well-received by critics, earning an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it has a more modest 6.2/10 rating on IMDb, the film's critical acclaim suggests it was a thoughtful, well-executed thriller set against the backdrop of 1990s Belfast.
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Fans of tense, character-driven thrillers will appreciate the understated yet powerful performance from Andrea Riseborough in this 2012 film directed by James Marsh. The film explores the moral complexities of family loyalties and political violence with nuance and restraint.
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Shadow Dancer is a 2012 political thriller film directed by James Marsh and scripted by Tom Bradby, based on his 1998 novel of the same name. The film premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, and it was screened out of competition at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2012.
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