Shades (1999)
A frantic film within a film.
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.
Director: Erik Van Looy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 19, 1999
Cast
- Mickey Rourke - Paul S. Sullivan
- Gene Bervoets - Max Vogel
- Andrew Howard - Dylan Cole
- Mireille Leveque - Michelle Miller
- Jan Decleir - Freddy Lebecq
- Mike Verdrengh - Harry Koning
- Hilde Van Mieghem - Cathy
- Tom van Bauwel - Mark Vandenbroeck
- Rudolph Segers - Crazy Mike (as Rudolf Segers)
- Koen De Bouw - Bob
Screenplay
- Paul Breuls (Screenplay)
- Erik Van Looy (Screenplay)
- Guy Lee Thys (Novel)
Cinematography: Danny Hiele
Editing: Philippe Ravoet
Production: Multicom Entertainment Group
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands, English
Original Language: en
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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, and a conviced serial killer all try to survive the deadliest place on Earth: a movie set.
- Who directed Shades?
- Shades was directed by Erik Van Looy.
- Who stars in Shades?
- Shades stars Mickey Rourke, Gene Bervoets, Andrew Howard, Mireille Leveque, Jan Decleir, Mike Verdrengh.
- How long is Shades?
- Shades has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Shades?
- Shades is a Drama film.
- Where was Shades produced?
- Shades was produced in Belgium.