The Shadow on the Window
1957, English. Directed by William Asher.
your eyes will open wide... at the terrifying things that happen in that room!
Three delinquents murder a prosperous farmer at an isolated farm house. One witness to the crime - the dead man's secretary - is then taken hostage. The other witness - her young son - is thrown into state of shock. Can he recover soon enough to help the police - and his father - rescue his mother before it's too late?
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William AsherDirector
- Philip CareySgt. Tony Atlas
- Betty GarrettLinda Atlas
- John Drew BarrymoreJess Reber
- Corey AllenGil Ramsey
- Gerald SarraciniJoey Gomez
- Jerry MathersPetey Atlas
- Sam GilmanSgt. Paul Denke
- Rusty LaneCapt. McQuade
- Ainslie PryorDr. Hodges
- Paul PicerniBigelow
- William LeslieStuart
- Doreen WoodburyMolly
Details
- Released
- 6 March 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hawkins, Ward Hawkins, Leo Townsend
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The Shadow on the Window: quick answers
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How long is The Shadow on the Window?
The Shadow on the Window runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Shadow on the Window have a post-credits scene?
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The Shadow on the Window parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shadow on the Window is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Shadow on the Window on?
The Shadow on the Window isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 March 1957. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shadow on the Window?
If you liked The Shadow on the Window, try Each Dawn I Die, Plunder Road, Glengarry Glen Ross.
Who directed The Shadow on the Window?
The Shadow on the Window (1957) was directed by William Asher and stars Philip Carey, Betty Garrett, John Drew Barrymore.