Long Shadows (film)
2025 film directed by William Shockley
Long Shadows is a 2025 American western thriller film written, produced, and directed by William Shockley.
Cast
Dermot Mulroney as Dallas Garrett
Dominic Monaghan as Ned Duxbury
Jacqueline Bisset as Vivian Villeré
Blaine Maye as Marcus Dollar
Sarah Cortez as Dulce Flores
Chris Mulkey as Roy Holt
Anthony Skordi as Father Giovanni Rossetti
Ronnie Gene Blevins as Knox Weaver
Production
The film entered development in May 2024, with William Shockley directing his feature film debut. Dermot Mulroney, Dominic Monaghan, Jacqueline Bisset, Blaine Maye, Sarah Cortez, Chris Mulkey, Anthony Skordi, and Ronnie Gene Blevins joined the main cast. In March 2025, Quiver Distribution acquired the distribution rights to the film.
Release
Long Shadows was released in the United States on November 7, 2025.
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