The Shining movie poster used as film imagery for the Hallorann guideFILM POSTER · The Shining

The Shining (1980)

Hallorann

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Hallorann in The Shining (1980), played by Scatman Crothers.

Film guide · 1 film · 1980 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Hallorann on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1980Main sequence runtime: 2h 24m
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    Start hereThe Shining

    1980 · 2h 24m

    Portrayed by Scatman Crothers · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score92/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Hallorann?

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Scatman Crothers portraitScatman Crothersscreen performance

Scatman Crothers plays Hallorann in The Shining.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Hallorann screen credits

Screen credits: The Shining (1980) — Scatman Crothers as Hallorann.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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