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The Shining( 1980)

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A masterpiece of modern horror.

Overview

Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jack Nicholson

      Jack Torrance

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      Shelley Duvall

      Wendy Torrance

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      Danny Lloyd

      Danny

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      Scatman Crothers

      Hallorann

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      Barry Nelson

      Ullman

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      Philip Stone

      Grady

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      Joe Turkel

      Lloyd

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      Anne Jackson

      Doctor

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      Tony Burton

      Durkin

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      Lia Beldam

      Young Woman in Bath

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      Billie Gibson

      Old Woman in Bath

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      Barry Dennen

      Watson

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      David Baxt

      Forest Ranger 1

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      Manning Redwood

      Forest Ranger 2

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      Lisa Burns

      Grady Daughter

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      Louise Burns

      Grady Daughter

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      Robin Pappas

      Nurse

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      Alison Coleridge

      Secretary

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      Burnell Tucker

      Policeman

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      Jana Shelden

      Stewardess

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      Kate Phelps

      Receptionist

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      Norman Gay

      Injured Guest

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      Paul Desbois

      Hotel Porter (uncredited)

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      Vivian Kubrick

      Smoking Guest on Ballroom Couch (uncredited)

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      Derek Lyons

      Hotel Bellhop (uncredited)

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      Alan Harris

      Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

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      Peter McNamara

      Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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      Guy Standeven

      Ballroom Guest (uncredited)

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      Reg Thomason

      Ballroom Guest (uncredited)

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      Barrie Holland

      Man in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)

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    Review 7Discussion
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    A review by Andres Gomez

    10
    Written by Andres Gomez on Mon Nov 05 2012
    A masterpiece. Kubrick chose a perfect cast and uses the timing and music to create a greatly opressing atmosphere. Nicholson is superb, but Duval and the kid are not less good....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    19000000.00

    Revenue

    44781695.00

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