Moonrise

Name: Moonrise
Genre: Drama
Released: 1948-10-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn, Rex Ingram

1948·Movie·NR·90 min·★ 6.3(78)

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“HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!”

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 girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.

Where to watch Moonrise in United States

Can I watch Moonrise in United States? Yes — you can stream Moonrise in United States on Kanopy, Plex, and Plex Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Moonrise

Moonrise is a 1948 English-language drama film directed by Frank Borzage. The cast is led by Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel.

Moonrise was produced by Republic Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 1, 1948, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Frank Borzage
Writers: Charles F. Haas
Release date: October 1, 1948
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Republic Pictures

#difficult childhood#harassment#self-defense#swamp#childhood trauma#film noir#guilt#surrender#hiding from the police#dead father#righteous rage#accidental killing#bully victim#child raised by grandmother

Moonrise cast & crew

Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage and written by Charles F. Haas.

The cast features Dane Clark as Danny Hawkins, Gail Russell as Gilly Johnson, Ethel Barrymore as Grandma, Allyn Joslyn as Clem Otis, Rex Ingram as Mose, and Harry Morgan as Billy Scripture.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by William Lava, cinematography is by John L. Russell, and it was produced by Marshall Grant and Charles F. Haas.

Is Moonrise worth watching?

Moonrise holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Moonrise is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Moonrise

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