---
title: "Shadows in an Empty Room"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shadows-in-an-empty-room-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84425
imdb_id: "tt0074083"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shadows in an Empty Room (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shadows-in-an-empty-room-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Shadows in an Empty Room" (1976).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 4: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: Shadows in an Empty Room
Year: 1976
Release Date: 03/09/1976 (IT)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 1h 40m
Synopsis: After his younger sister is poisoned, a tough Ottawa cop embarks on a violent journey through Montreal to find her killer, which turns into a whirlpool of revenge and betrayal.
Tagline: Enter at your own risk... for there is no such thing as a truly empty room
Drafting attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
        Shadows in an Empty Room is a 1976 film. It is a drama, thriller, and mystery. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The film was released on 03/09/19

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alberto De Martino
- **Networks / Studios**: Fida Cinematografica, Security Investment Trust Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stuart Whitman** as *Capt. Tony Saitta*
- **John Saxon** as *Sgt. Ned Matthews*
- **Martin Landau** as *Dr. George Tracer*
- **Tisa Farrow** as *Julie Foster*
- **Carole Laure** as *Louise Saitta*
- **Jean LeClerc** as *Fred*
- **Gayle Hunnicutt** as *Margie Cohn*
- **Peter MacNeill** as *Alexander*
- **Jean Marchand** as *Terence*
- **Andrée St-Laurent** as *Rose Tracer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shadows in an Empty Room online?
Shadows in an Empty Room is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shadows in an Empty Room worth watching?
Shadows in an Empty Room holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shadows in an Empty Room and when was it released?
Shadows in an Empty Room is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shadows in an Empty Room?
Shadows in an Empty Room was directed by Alberto De Martino.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shadows in an Empty Room — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84425)

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