Shame(1968)
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Shame Synopsis
In the midst of a civil war, a pair of former violinists in a tempestuous marriage oversee a farm on a rural island. In spite of their best efforts to escape their homeland, the war impinges on every aspect of their lives.
Shame (1968) is a war and drama film directed by Ingmar Bergman, released on September 29, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Liv Ullmann, Max von Sydow, Sigge Fürst and Gunnar Björnstrand. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 247 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Writers:
- Ingmar Bergman
- Producers:
- Lars-Owe Carlberg
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Production:
- SF Studios, Cinematograph AB
- Status:
- Released
Shame (1968) Trailer
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Shame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liv Ullmann
as Eva Rosenberg
Max von Sydow
as Jan Rosenberg
Sigge Fürst
as Filip
Gunnar Björnstrand
as Mr. Jacobi
Birgitta Valberg
as Mrs. Jacobi
Hans Alfredson
as Lobelius
Ingvar Kjellson
as Oswald
Frank Sundström
as Interrogator
Vilgot Sjöman
as TV Interviewer
Bengt Eklund
as Guard on Jacobi's Expedition
Gösta Prüzelius
as Pastor in the Interrogation Room
Willy Peters
as Senior Officer
Key crew
Directed by Ingmar Bergman, written by Ingmar Bergman, produced by Lars-Owe Carlberg.
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Shame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 247 ratings.
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Shame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shame online?
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Shame (1968) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shame?
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The main cast of Shame (1968) includes Liv Ullmann, Max von Sydow, Sigge Fürst, Gunnar Björnstrand and Birgitta Valberg. The film was directed by Ingmar Bergman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shame released?
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Shame was released on September 29, 1968 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Shame worth watching?
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Shame (1968) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 247 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shame?
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Yes. The official Shame trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.