Moonrise(1948)
“HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!”
Overview
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
Director
Frank Borzage
Studio
Republic Pictures
Cast
Dane Clark
as Danny Hawkins
Gail Russell
as Gilly Johnson
Ethel Barrymore
as Grandma
Allyn Joslyn
as Clem Otis
Rex Ingram
as Mose
Harry Morgan
as Billy Scripture
David Street
as Ken Williams
Selena Royle
as Aunt Jessie
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Jimmy Biff
Irving Bacon
as Judd Jenkins
Lloyd Bridges
as Jerry Sykes
Houseley Stevenson
as Uncle Joe Jingle
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Republic Pictures
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Where can I watch Moonrise?▼
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What is Moonrise about?▼
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
Who directed Moonrise?▼
Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage and released in 1948. It is a drama film.
How long is Moonrise?▼
Moonrise has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Moonrise?▼
The cast of Moonrise includes Dane Clark as Danny Hawkins, Gail Russell as Gilly Johnson, Ethel Barrymore as Grandma, Allyn Joslyn as Clem Otis, Rex Ingram as Mose and more.
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