The Moon and the Sledgehammer
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The Page family lives without electricity or running water deep in the Sussex woods. Amidst ever-growing modernity and industrialization, the family carries out chores, hunts pheasants, builds steam engines, and postulates on man's trip to the moon. They demonstrate fine lateral thinking and, through their particular delivery, display fears and concerns about pollution, intensive farming, mechanization, and self-fulfillment during a time of technological advancement.
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THE MOON AND THE SLEDGEHAMMER
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-18
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- Director
- Philip Trevelyan
- Original Title
- The Moon and the Sledgehammer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Trevelyan
Richard Stanley
Barrie Vince
James Vaughan
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Philip Trevelyan
Director
James Vaughan
Producer
Barrie Vince
Editor
Richard Stanley
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What is The Moon and the Sledgehammer about?
The Page family lives without electricity or running water deep in the Sussex woods. Amidst ever-growing modernity and industrialization, the family carries out chores, hunts pheasants, builds steam engines, and postulates on man's trip to the moon. They demonstrate fine lateral thinking and, through their particular delivery, display fears and concerns about pollution, intensive farming, mechanization, and self-fulfillment during a time of technological advancement.
Who directed The Moon and the Sledgehammer?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer was directed by Philip Trevelyan.
Who stars in The Moon and the Sledgehammer?
The principal cast of The Moon and the Sledgehammer includes Mr. Page, Jim Page, Peter Page, Kathy Page, Nancy Page.
When was The Moon and the Sledgehammer released and how long is it?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.