The Moonlighter
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Synopsis
Wes Anderson 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, 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.
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Rela
Fred MacMurray
Wes Anderson
Ward Bond
Cole Gardner
William Ching
Tom Anderson
John Dierkes
Sheriff Daws
Morris Ankrum
Alexander Prince
Jack Elam
Slim
Charles Halton
Clemmons Usqubaugh
Norman Leavitt
Tidy
Sam Flint
Mr. Mott
Myra Marsh
Mrs. Anderson
William Kerwin
Tony
Tom Keene
Sheriff
Byron Foulger
Mr. Gurley
Myron Healey
Deputy Joe Bayliss
Steve Rowland
Marilla
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Rowland
- Screenplay & Story
- Niven Busch
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Moonlighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Bernhard Productions Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Rowland
Niven Busch
Heinz Roemheld
Bert Glennon
Terry O. Morse
Joseph Bernhard
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Rowland
Director
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Niven Busch
Screenplay
Terry O. Morse
Editor
Joseph Bernhard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moonlighter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moonlighter about?
Wes Anderson 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, 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.
Who directed The Moonlighter?
The Moonlighter was directed by Roy Rowland.
Who stars in The Moonlighter?
The principal cast of The Moonlighter includes Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ward Bond, William Ching, John Dierkes.
When was The Moonlighter released and how long is it?
The Moonlighter was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moonlighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moonlighter was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Moonlighter?
The Moonlighter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).