The big shadow_
During a performance of Calderón's "The Judge of Zalamea," a young actor encounters his famous older colleague, whose daughter committed suicide years ago after he seduced and abandoned her. The older man finds the strength to reconcile when he is convinced of his adversary's remorse and inner transformation.
Starring
Heinrich George, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Will Quadflieg
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The big shadow was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
During a performance of Calderón's "The Judge of Zalamea," a young actor encounters his famous older colleague, whose daughter committed suicide years ago af...
CAST (12)
Heinrich George
Conrad Schroeter
Heidemarie Hatheyer
Gisela Ahrens
Will Quadflieg
Robert Jürgensen
Ernst Schröder
Dr. Martin Scholz
Hubert von Meyerinck
Schauspieler Voß
Erich Ponto
Oswald Siebel
Berta Drews
Lizzy
Hans Meyer-Hanno
Weigand
Hans Mierendorff
Hieronymus Mildner
KM
Karl Morvilius
Inspizient
WS
Walter Schramm-Dunker
Souffleur
Marina von Ditmar
Inge Schroeter
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What is The big shadow about?
During a performance of Calderón's "The Judge of Zalamea," a young actor encounters his famous older colleague, whose daughter committed suicide years ago after he seduced and abandoned her. The older man finds the strength to reconcile when he is convinced of his adversary's remorse and inner transformation.
Who stars in The big shadow?
The cast of The big shadow includes Heinrich George, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Will Quadflieg, Ernst Schröder, Hubert von Meyerinck.