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The Shadow Line
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The Shadow Line

2011-05-05 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.6

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A murder is investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, using opposing methods. But the real line is the morality within each person and how far they will go before they cross it.

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Creators
Hugo Blick
Production companies
Company Pictures, Isle of Man Film
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Chiwetel EjioforChiwetel EjioforJonah Gabriel
Christopher EcclestonChristopher EcclestonJoseph Bede
Kierston WareingKierston WareingLia Honey
Stephen ReaStephen ReaGatehouse
Rafe SpallRafe SpallJay Wratten
Eve BestEve BestPetra Mayler
Lesley SharpLesley Sharp
Richard LinternRichard Lintern
Robert PughRobert Pugh
Antony SherAntony SherPeter Glickman
Tobias MenziesTobias MenziesRoss (Journalist)

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