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The Shining (1980)

R05/23/1980Horror, Thriller2h 24m

A masterpiece of modern horror.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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    Jack Nicholson

    Jack Torrance

  2. Cast 1

    Shelley Duvall

    Wendy Torrance

  3. Cast 1

    Danny Lloyd

    Danny

  4. Cast 1

    Scatman Crothers

    Hallorann

  5. Cast 1

    Barry Nelson

    Ullman

  6. Cast 1

    Philip Stone

    Grady

  7. Cast 1

    Joe Turkel

    Lloyd

  8. Cast 1

    Anne Jackson

    Doctor

  9. Cast 1

    Tony Burton

    Durkin

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