The Shadow Line

7.6IMDb Score
Released:2011-05-05
Duration:60 min
Director:Hugo Blick
Actors:Chiwetel Ejiofor, Christopher Eccleston, Kierston Wareing, Stephen Rea, Rafe Spall
Production:Company Pictures, Isle of Man Film

Overview:

A murder is investigated by both sides of the line, cops and criminals, using opposing methods. But the real line is the morality within each person and how far they will go before they cross it.

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