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Shades

1999-10-19 · 96 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

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.

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Production details

Directors
Erik Van Looy
Production companies
Multicom Entertainment Group
Countries
Belgium
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mickey RourkeMickey RourkePaul S. Sullivan
Gene BervoetsGene BervoetsMax Vogel
Andrew HowardAndrew HowardDylan Cole
Mireille LevequeMichelle Miller
Jan DecleirJan DecleirFreddy Lebecq
Mike VerdrenghMike VerdrenghHarry Koning
Hilde Van MieghemHilde Van MieghemCathy
Tom van BauwelTom van BauwelMark Vandenbroeck
Rudolph SegersCrazy Mike (as Rudolf Segers)
Koen De BouwKoen De BouwBob
Luk D'HeuVan Riet
Filip PeetersFilip PeetersWeber
Sally-Jane Van HoorenbeeckLily
Gert LahoussePeter
Tine ReymerTine ReymerBianca
Marilou MermansMarilou MermansEigenares winkel
Vic de WachterVic de WachterOpenbaar aanklager
Gert PortaelGert PortaelNachtportier
Axel DaeseleireAxel DaeseleireMan in parkeergarage
Wim StevensMan in parkeergarage

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