Moonfleet
"Wild and wonderful as the thrill-packed novel that inspired it !"
Originally released in 1955. Moonfleet is a adventure/drama film. directed by Fritz Lang. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stewart Granger, George Sanders, and Joan Greenwood
Synopsis
Set in the eighteenth century, Moonfleet is about John Mohune, a young orphan who is sent to the Dorset village of Moonfleet to stay with an old friend of his mother's, Jeremy Fox. Fox is a morally ambiguous character, an elegant gentleman involved with smugglers and pirates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (121 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stewart Granger
as Jeremy Fox
George Sanders
as Lord James Ashwood
Joan Greenwood
as Lady Clarista Ashwood
Viveca Lindfors
as Mrs. Minton
Jon Whiteley
as John Mohune
Liliane Montevecchi
as Gypsy
Melville Cooper
as Felix Ratsey
Sean McClory
as Elzevir Block
Alan Napier
as Parson Glennie
John Hoyt
as Magistrate Maskew
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,955,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonfleet about?
Set in the eighteenth century, Moonfleet is about John Mohune, a young orphan who is sent to the Dorset village of Moonfleet to stay with an old friend of his mother's, Jeremy Fox. Fox is a morally...
Who directed Moonfleet?
Moonfleet was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is Moonfleet?
Moonfleet has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Moonfleet released?
Moonfleet was released on June 24, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Moonfleet?
The main cast of Moonfleet includes Stewart Granger, George Sanders, Joan Greenwood, Viveca Lindfors, Jon Whiteley.
Is Moonfleet worth watching?
Moonfleet has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 121 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.