The Shining stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall as Wendy Torrance, and Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance.
Main cast
- Jack TorranceJack NicholsonMain
- Wendy TorranceShelley DuvallMain
- Danny TorranceDanny LloydMain
Supporting cast
- Dick HallorannScatman CrothersSupp
- Stuart UllmanBarry NelsonSupp
- Delbert GradyPhilip StoneSupp
- Charles GradyPhilip StoneSupp
- Lloyd the BartenderJoe TurkelSupp
- Woman in BathroomLia BeldamSupp
- Ghostly Figure (uncredited)Billie GibsonSupp
Guest & voice
- Young Girl in VisionLisa BurnsGuest
- Young Girl in VisionLouise BurnsGuest
- Interviewer (uncredited)Norman GayGuest
- Doctor (uncredited)Burton EdwardsGuest
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About this cast
Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 masterpiece The Shining follows the Torrance family as they become caretakers of the isolated Overlook Hotel, where Jack Torrance’s sanity unravels. The film is anchored by iconic performances from Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, with a haunting turn by young Danny Lloyd.
FAQs
Who plays Jack Torrance in The Shining?
Jack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance.
Who plays Danny Torrance in The Shining?
Danny Lloyd plays Danny Torrance.
Who plays Dick Hallorann in The Shining?
Scatman Crothers plays Dick Hallorann.
What is the film rating of The Shining?
It is rated R in the US and 18 in the UK.
Who directed The Shining?
Stanley Kubrick directed The Shining.
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