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David (Hulce) is a Polish refugee seeking the help of a Dutch man (Krabbe) who helps get these poor souls to safety... for a price. When it's discovered that David has no money to buy his freedom, Theo tells him he can't stay and has to leave in the morning. But afraid for his life, David remains in the attic (where Theo has stashed him) and becomes a man in the shadows...

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    • Author: Priotian
    The beauty of Shadowman lies in the brilliant portrayal of the title character by TOM HULCE*.

    David (Shadowman) is a Polish refugee seeking the help of a Dutch man (Theo) who helps get these poor souls to safety ... for a price. When it's discovered that David has no money to buy his freedom, Theo tells him he can't stay and has to leave in the morning. But afraid for his life, David remains in the attic (where Theo has stashed him) and becomes a man in the shadows ... Shadowman.

    ==============> *The tenderness and vulnerability of Shadowman could only be accomplished by the superb acting talents of TOM HULCE. Speaking with an impeccable Polish accent, Hulce makes us care about David from the first moment we see him on screen. If we could, we would reach into the screen and rescue David ourselves. Hulce achieves what every actor strives for in a role ... to make the character so real that the audience wants to see him helped and wants to know all they can about him.

    This is, without a doubt, an Oscar-worthy performance and one of TOM HULCE's best!
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    • Author: Jia
    Tom Hulce turns in yet another stellar performance as "Shadowman"! From the moment he first appears on screen until the last second he has the viewer in his grip. You want to know all about "Shadowman" and you want him helped. Tom's Polish accent is perfect and his ability to take us into the world of abuse and neglect inflicted on him and other Jews during WWII is remarkable.

    A film hard to locate (only released in Holland and Europe), it's well worth the trouble needed to find it.
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    • Author: Wal
    After viewing this movie I can honestly say it is THE worst movie I have ever seen. The plot is boring and dull, the music is awful and the acting (Tom Hulce) was bland and pathetic. Do not waste your time on this garbage. Out of 10 I give this movie 0.
  • Complete credited cast:
    Jeroen Krabbé Jeroen Krabbé - Theo
    Tom Hulce Tom Hulce - Shadowman / David Rubenstin
    Manouk van der Meulen Manouk van der Meulen - Monique
    Trudy Labij Trudy Labij - Mevrouw Christine Wisse
    Thom Hoffman Thom Hoffman - Fuchs
    Karin Bloemen Karin Bloemen - Bella
    Hans Hoes Hans Hoes - Brosch
    Hans Dagelet Hans Dagelet - Postbode
    Jasper Faber Jasper Faber - Barman
    Roelant Radier Roelant Radier - Hunter (as Roeland Radier)
    Vincent Lancee Vincent Lancee - Policeman
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