Moonlight on the Highway
Synopsis
Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
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Ian Holm
David Peters
Anthony Bate
Dr. Chilton
Deborah Grant
Marie Holdsworth
Robin Wentworth
Hon. President
Frederick Peisley
Gerald
Wally Patch
Old Londoner
Arthur Lovegrove
Landlord
Derek Woodward
1st Medical Student
John Flanagan
2nd Medical Student
Michael Burrell
Barman
Harry Hutchinson
Hospital Patient
Kathleen St John
Hospital Patient
Bart Allison
Hospital Patient
Beatrice Greeke
Hospital Patient
Walter Swash
Daphne Riggs
Johnny Watson
Ursula Granville
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James MacTaggart
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Title
- Moonlight on the Highway
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- LWT, Kestrel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James MacTaggart
Dennis Potter
Department Leadership Roster
James MacTaggart
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonlight on the Highway
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What is Moonlight on the Highway about?
Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
Who directed Moonlight on the Highway?
Moonlight on the Highway was directed by James MacTaggart.
Who stars in Moonlight on the Highway?
The principal cast of Moonlight on the Highway includes Ian Holm, Anthony Bate, Deborah Grant, Robin Wentworth, Frederick Peisley.
When was Moonlight on the Highway released and how long is it?
Moonlight on the Highway was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 52m.