Moonrise (1948)
Moonrise is a 1948 drama movie directed by Frank Borzage, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Dane Clark, Gail Russell and Ethel Barrymore.
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.
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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.
When was Moonrise released?
Moonrise was released on 1 October 1948.
How long is Moonrise?
Moonrise runs 1h 30m.
Who made Moonrise?
Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage.
Where can I watch Moonrise?
Moonrise is available on Kanopy, Mometu, Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Moonrise
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Mometu, Plex
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