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SHINING THROUGH

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Set in WWII, SHINING THROUGH depicts a Brooklyn-born secretary who travels to Berlin to work as an undercover domestic for a high-ranking Nazi officer, in hopes of gathering secret information for the American allies. Although Ms. Griffith's German accent leaves much to be desired, SHINING THROUGH is a well-executed motion picture, replete with fine acting, handsome costuming and photography, and a big orchestral score. Regrettably, there is an illicit, on-camera sexual relationship.

Content:

(L, VV, SS, NN, A/D, M) 4 obscenities & 5 profanities; shooting woman in stomach, stabbing, bombs & handguns, explosions, & destruction of property; bedroom scenes & fornication; slight female nudity; and, alcohol use & smoking.

More Detail:

In SHINING THROUGH, Melanie Griffith plays Linda, a WWII military secretary who wants to become a spy. Half-Jewish and lacking the proper schooling, she would have remained stateside if her boss and lover Ed Leland had not found out that she spoke German. Thus, Linda finds herself in Berlin to gather information on a rocket bomb Hitler is developing. Posing as a cook for a S.S. officer, she plans to rendezvous with Colonel Leland in two weeks. When her cooking humiliates the officer at a dinner party, a higher-ranking officer decides that she can serve the Reich better as the nanny to his children. At his house, she uncovers blueprints to the dreaded weapon, but loses communication with the Allies. As she tries to deliver the microfilm across the border, we’re served up the requisite thrills: explosions, double-crosses and daring Douglas to the rescue.

Although SHINING THROUGH is relatively free of offensive language and gratuitous violence, there is an illicit sex scene with sleight female nudity. However, it is a well-executed movie, with fine acting, photography and music. Also, the fact that the lead isn’t a feminist, shows a boldness on the part of the filmmakers.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.