Shadrach(1998)
Shadrach Synopsis
In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.
Shadrach (1998) is a drama film directed by Susanna Styron, released on September 23, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Harvey Keitel, Andie MacDowell, Martin Sheen and John Franklin Sawyer. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Susanna Styron
- Writers:
- Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry, William Styron
- Producers:
- Boaz Davidson, Bridget Terry, John Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Hiro Narita
- Composer:
- Van Dyke Parks
- Production:
- Nu Image, Tidewater Pictures Inc., Millennium Media, Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $20,167
- Status:
- Released
Shadrach Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harvey Keitel
as Vernon
Andie MacDowell
as Trixie
Martin Sheen
as Narrator (voice)
- John Franklin Sawyer
John Franklin Sawyer
as Shadrach
Scott Terra
as Paul
- Ginnie Randall
Ginnie Randall
as Virginia
Darrell Larson
as Father
Deborah Hedwall
as Mother
- Daniel Treat
Daniel Treat
as Little Mole
Jonathan Parks Jordan
as Middle Mole
Erin Underwood
as Lucinda
Muse Watson
as Captain
Key crew
Directed by Susanna Styron, written by Susanna Styron, Bridget Terry and William Styron, produced by Boaz Davidson, Bridget Terry and John Thompson.
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Shadrach Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 20 ratings.
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Shadrach – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shadrach online?
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Shadrach (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shadrach?
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The main cast of Shadrach (1998) includes Harvey Keitel, Andie MacDowell, Martin Sheen, John Franklin Sawyer and Scott Terra. The film was directed by Susanna Styron. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shadrach released?
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Shadrach was released on September 23, 1998 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Shadrach worth watching?
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Shadrach (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.