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2012 · Movie · 1h 41m · R

Shadow Dancer

CriticsCritics: 78
AudienceAudience: 6.0

In 1990s Belfast, a mother involved with a paramilitary organization is arrested after a failed attack and forced to become an informant to protect her young son. As suspicion grows around her, she struggles to survive between opposing sides while facing impossible choices about family, loyalty, and trust.

My take

You may enjoy this if you prefer restrained espionage dramas, moral dilemmas, and atmosphere over action; Not for you if you want fast pacing, frequent thrills, or clear-cut heroes.

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Cast

Clive OwenAndrea RiseboroughGillian AndersonAidan GillenDomhnall GleesonBrid BrennanDavid WilmotStuart Graham

Director

James Marsh

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