Movie

Shades

“A frantic film within a film.”

★ 6.0(8)19991h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Erik Van Looy
Release date: 1999-10-19
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Multicom Entertainment Group

About Shades

Shades is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Erik Van Looy, starring Mickey Rourke, Gene Bervoets and Andrew Howard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shades in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Luk D'Heu

Van Riet

Filip Peeters

Weber

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shades in Mexico?+

Shades is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shades on Netflix?+

Shades is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Shades?+

Shades has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Shades?+

Shades stars Mickey Rourke, Gene Bervoets, Andrew Howard, Mireille Leveque and Jan Decleir.

When did Shades come out?+

Shades is a 1999 movie directed by Erik Van Looy.

What genre is Shades?+

Shades is Drama film.

Who directed Shades?+

Shades was directed by Erik Van Looy.