Give Us the Moon
Originally released in 1944. Give Us the Moon is a comedy film. directed by Val Guest.
Starring Margaret Lockwood, Vic Oliver, and Peter Graves
Synopsis
Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gainsborough Pictures
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Give Us the Moon about?
Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the y...
Who directed Give Us the Moon?
Give Us the Moon was directed by Val Guest.
How long is Give Us the Moon?
Give Us the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Give Us the Moon released?
Give Us the Moon was released on July 31, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Give Us the Moon?
The main cast of Give Us the Moon includes Margaret Lockwood, Vic Oliver, Peter Graves, Roland Culver, Jean Simmons.