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The Shape of Water (2017)

Richard Strickland

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Richard Strickland in The Shape of Water (2017), played by Michael Shannon.

Film guide · 1 film · 2017 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Richard Strickland on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2017Main sequence runtime: 2h 3m
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    Start hereThe Shape of Water

    2017 · 2h 3m

    Portrayed by Michael Shannon · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score85/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Richard Strickland?

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Michael Shannon portraitMichael Shannonscreen performance

Michael Shannon plays Richard Strickland in The Shape of Water.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Richard Strickland screen credits

Screen credits: The Shape of Water (2017) — Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland.

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