The Shadows Grow Longer
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Christa Andres
Erika Schöner
Max
Frau Diethelm
Helene
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Overview
The Shadows Grow Longer (German: Die Schatten werden länger) is a 1961 Swiss drama film directed by Ladislao Vajda. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
Release Date
1961-08-11
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
Deutsch
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