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The Shining 1980 Directed by Stanley Kubrick

A masterpiece of modern horror.

Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.

Country USA
Production Countries United Kingdom , USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $19,000,000
Revenue $44,781,695
Release Date 23 May 1980
144 mins
Cast
Jack Nicholson Jack Torrance
Shelley Duvall Wendy Torrance
Tony Burton Durkin
Lia Beldam Young Woman in Bath
Billie Gibson Old Woman in Bath
David Baxt Forest Ranger 1
Manning Redwood Forest Ranger 2
Lisa Burns Grady Daughter
Louise Burns Grady Daughter
Burnell Tucker Policeman
Jana Shelden Stewardess
Kate Phelps Receptionist
Norman Gay Injured Guest
Paul Desbois Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Vivian Kubrick Smoking Guest on Ballroom Couch (uncredited)
Derek Lyons Hotel Bellhop (uncredited)
Alan Harris Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Peter McNamara Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Guy Standeven Ballroom Guest (uncredited)
Reg Thomason Ballroom Guest (uncredited)