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Shining Through

starring: Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith, Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson, John Gielgud
directed by: David Seltzer

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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543130901
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 11, 2005
Running Time: 132 minutes
Sales Rank: 3570
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: January 31, 1992



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Description:
In this romantic espionage thriller set against the backdrop of World War II, a secretary from Queens is transformed into a government spy. After discovering her attorney boss and lover is actually a secret agent, she convinces him to let her go undercover. With the help of a fellow operative she penetrates the Berlin home of a high-ranking enemy official, and works swiftly to accomplish her mission.

Amazon.com:
Uncomfortably close to Ben Hecht and Alfred Hitchcock's film Notorious, this World War II drama (based on a novel by Susan Isaacs) concerns a love affair between a spy (Michael Douglas) and a secretary (Melanie Griffith) that goes south when duty turns him cold and pushes her into dangerous, behind-the-lines intelligence work. Liam Neeson plays the gentleman Nazi unwittingly providing Griffith with cover as domestic help. The best parts of the film are the twists and turns in the romance (Douglas is very good at playing a character who can turn off all feeling at will) at the beginning, while the German scenes are less compelling despite such high stakes for the heroine. The climax--taking us back to Notorious whether it wants to or not--is quite gripping, largely due to Douglas's performance. --Tom Keogh



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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Shining Through movie
This is one of my favorite movies. Two of my favorite actors are in the lead roles and I love the ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - a favorite romance
This movie has all the action and romance that I love. The characters are believable as a couple. ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Great Movie
This movie is one that our teenagers like also. In this day and age that is hard to find. We like ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Tess McNeil Goes To War
I remember years ago Siskel and Ebert on their annual "Worst Movies of the Year" show figured "Shining ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Shining Through
Melanie Griffith & Michael Douglas - Have Great chemistry together and will make You want to see this ... Read More

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