The Moon Is Down
Synopsis
The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.
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Cedric Hardwicke
Col. Lanser
Henry Travers
Mayor Orden
Lee J. Cobb
Dr. Albert Winter
Dorris Bowdon
Molly Morden
Margaret Wycherly
Mme. Sarah Orden
Peter van Eyck
Lt. Tonder
William Post Jr.
Alex Morden
Henry Rowland
Capt. Loft
E.J. Ballantine
George Corell
Richard Abbott
Villager (uncredited)
Louis V. Arco
Schumann (uncredited)
Georgia Backus
Villager (uncredited)
John Banner
Lt. Prackle (uncredited)
Trevor Bardette
Knute Pierson (Foreman) (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Villager (uncredited)
John Bleifer
Miner (uncredited)
Sven Hugo Borg
Sergeant (uncredited)
Tom Brown
Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- John Steinbeck, Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Moon Is Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
John Steinbeck, Nunnally Johnson
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
Louis R. Loeffler
Nunnally Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
Nunnally Johnson
Writer
Irving Pichel
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon Is Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moon Is Down about?
The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.
Who directed The Moon Is Down?
The Moon Is Down was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in The Moon Is Down?
The principal cast of The Moon Is Down includes Cedric Hardwicke, Henry Travers, Lee J. Cobb, Dorris Bowdon, Margaret Wycherly.
When was The Moon Is Down released and how long is it?
The Moon Is Down was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon Is Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon Is Down was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Moon Is Down based on a book or true story?
The Moon Is Down is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Steinbeck".