Shades
"A frantic film within a film."
Originally released in 1999. Shades is a drama film. directed by Erik Van Looy.
Starring Mickey Rourke, Gene Bervoets, and Andrew Howard
Synopsis
In this film within a film, a Belgian serial killer escapes prison and finds that a filmmaker is making a movie about his life. A maverick director, a merciless producer, an insubordinate star, and a conviced serial killer all try to survive the deadliest place on Earth: a movie set.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mickey Rourke
as Paul S. Sullivan
Gene Bervoets
as Max Vogel
Andrew Howard
as Dylan Cole
Mireille Leveque
as Michelle Miller
Jan Decleir
as Freddy Lebecq
Mike Verdrengh
as Harry Koning
Hilde Van Mieghem
as Cathy
Tom van Bauwel
as Mark Vandenbroeck
Rudolph Segers
as Crazy Mike (as Rudolf Segers)
Koen De Bouw
as Bob
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Multicom Entertainment Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shades about?
In this film within a film, a Belgian serial killer escapes prison and finds that a filmmaker is making a movie about his life. A maverick director, a merciless producer, an insubordinate star, an...
Who directed Shades?
Shades was directed by Erik Van Looy.
How long is Shades?
Shades has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Shades released?
Shades was released on October 19, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shades?
The main cast of Shades includes Mickey Rourke, Gene Bervoets, Andrew Howard, Mireille Leveque, Jan Decleir.