Shining Through (1992)
Genre Drama, Romance, Thriller, War
Movie Release Date 1992
Country USA
Language English
Audience Rating R
Running Time 132 mins
Format LaserDisk
Color Color
IMDb Rating 6.0
Cast
Michael Douglas Ed Leland
Melanie Griffith Linda Voss
Liam Neeson Franze-Otto Dietrich
Joely Richardson Margrete Von Eberstein
John Gielgud Sunflower
Francis Guinan Andrew Berringer
Patrick Winczewski Fishmonger
Anthony Walters Dietrich's Son
Victoria Shalet Dietrich's Daughter
Sheila Allen Olga Leiner, Margrete's Mother
Crew
Director David Seltzer
Writer Susan Isaacs
Writer David Seltzer
Producer Carol Baum
Producer Sandy Gallin
Plot
I acquired this mainly because it is a beautifully-filmed period piece centered around World War II. There are several train station scenes that I think about when recalling this film. They are a couple of the highlights of the fine cinematography and set designs in here. Overall, the movie had nice 1940s feel to it with the cars, dress, hairstyles and colors. It also is good to see this on widescreen DVD.

The story also is interesting but not exactly plausible in one major regard: Melanie Griffith as a spy. sorry, but the bimbo-like quality of Melanie's voice, doesn't lead credence to playing this kind of character. I just can't picture her as some super-intelligent spy, but maybe she's a lot smarter than the roles she usually plays.

Otherwise, this is a well-done, involving suspense film that I enjoy from start to finish.
Personal Details
Rating
Seen It Yes
Collection Status In Collection
Links IMDB
Edition Details
Format LaserDisk
Release Country USA
TV System NTSC
No. of Disks/Tapes 2
Packaging 1-2 CLV/3 CAV
Screen Ratio Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround