The Moonlighter
"THE MOST MAN-WOMAN EXCITEMENT EVENT TO EXPLODE OFF THE SCREEN IN Natural Vision 3DIMENSION!"
Originally released in 1953. The Moonlighter is a western film. directed by Roy Rowland. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Ward Bond
Synopsis
Wes Anderson (Fred MacMurray) is caught cattle rustling and promptly jailed. The public is outraged, but, since Wes always worked at night, they don't know what he looks like. Still, they break into the prison and lynch a hobo they think is Wes, while the actual culprit sneaks off to see his old flame, Rela (Barbara Stanwyck), who has recently taken up with his straitlaced brother, Tom (William Ching). But Tom is envious of his outlaw brother, and he decides to join Wes in a life of crime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Joseph Bernhard Productions Inc.
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Moonlighter about?
Wes Anderson (Fred MacMurray) is caught cattle rustling and promptly jailed. The public is outraged, but, since Wes always worked at night, they don't know what he looks like. Still, they break int...
Who directed The Moonlighter?
The Moonlighter was directed by Roy Rowland.
How long is The Moonlighter?
The Moonlighter has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Moonlighter released?
The Moonlighter was released on September 19, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Moonlighter?
The main cast of The Moonlighter includes Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ward Bond, William Ching, John Dierkes.