Shimmer (1993)
Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There.
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.
Director: John Hanson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 1, 1993
Cast
- Marcus Klemp - John 'Spacy' Callahan
- Elijah James Shepard - Gary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)
- Mary Beth Hurt - Mother
- Tom Bower - Mr. Speck
- Clem Tucker Jr. - Teats Bower
- Patrick LaBrecque - Tony Kemler
- Jake Busey - Richard Halverson
- Michael Hyland - Davey Rydell
- Robert Breuler - Mr. Kibby
- Mary Forcade - Mrs. Speck
Screenplay
- John O'Keefe
- John O'Keefe (Screenplay)
Production: American Playhouse
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
iowa, coming of age, juvenile detention center
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shimmer about?
- 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.
- Who directed Shimmer?
- Shimmer was directed by John Hanson.
- Who stars in Shimmer?
- Shimmer stars Marcus Klemp, Elijah James Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt, Tom Bower, Clem Tucker Jr., Patrick LaBrecque.
- How long is Shimmer?
- Shimmer has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Shimmer?
- Shimmer is a Drama film.
- Where was Shimmer produced?
- Shimmer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Shimmer?
- The themes of Shimmer include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.