Shimmer(1993)
Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There.
Shimmer Synopsis
The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.
Shimmer (1993) is a drama film directed by John Hanson, released on October 1, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Marcus Klemp, Elijah James Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt and Tom Bower. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hanson
- Writers:
- John O'Keefe, John O'Keefe
- Composer:
- Todd Boekelheide
- Production:
- American Playhouse
- Status:
- Released
Shimmer Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Marcus Klemp
Marcus Klemp
as John 'Spacy' Callahan
- Elijah James Shepard
Elijah James Shepard
as Gary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)
Mary Beth Hurt
as Mother
Tom Bower
as Mr. Speck
- Clem Tucker Jr.
Clem Tucker Jr.
as Teats Bower
Patrick LaBrecque
as Tony Kemler
Jake Busey
as Richard Halverson
Michael Hyland
as Davey Rydell
Robert Breuler
as Mr. Kibby
- Mary Forcade
Mary Forcade
as Mrs. Speck
Benjamin Salisbury
as Young Spacy
William Francis McGuire
as Father
Key crew
Directed by John Hanson, written by John O'Keefe and John O'Keefe.
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Shimmer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 2 ratings.
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Shimmer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shimmer online?
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Who stars in Shimmer?
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The main cast of Shimmer (1993) includes Marcus Klemp, Elijah James Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt, Tom Bower and Clem Tucker Jr.. The film was directed by John Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shimmer released?
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Shimmer was released on October 1, 1993 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Shimmer worth watching?
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Shimmer (1993) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.