The Moon and the Stars
Synopsis
1939: Rome stands on the brink of World War II. In the midst of this political and social tension famed producer Davide Rieta is making a major film. The two lead actors, the German woman Kristina Baumgarten and the English man James Clavel ace each others' initial antagonism and eventually fall in love. Meanwhile the fascist police are looking for an excuse to arrest the Jewish filmmaker and any other potential "troublemakers." The producer and his crew decide to make one final extraordinary effort to complete the film - against all odds.
Top Cast
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Jonathan Pryce
James Clavel / Scarpia
Alfred Molina
Davide Rieti
Catherine McCormack
Kristina Baumgarten / Tosca
András Bálint
László Molnár
Robert Davide
Alfonso Liguori / Cavaradossi
Rupert Friend
Renzo Daverio / Spoletta
Joanna Scanlan
Daisy Burke
Surama De Castro
Maria Grazia
Ivano Marescotti
Annibale Merolle
Niccolò Senni
Marcantonio Altieri
Francesco De Vito
Gargano
Pál Mácsai
Otto Walser
Ignazio Oliva
Marchesini
András Márton
Arthur Kunz
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Barnes, Fabio Carpi
- Original Score
- Adriano Maria Vitali
- Original Title
- The Moon and the Stars
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Box Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Peter Barnes, Fabio Carpi
Adriano Maria Vitali
Elemér Ragályi
Toby Yates
Roberto Bessi, André Djaoui, Antonio Guadalupi, Patrick Irwin, Áron Sipos
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Adriano Maria Vitali
Original Music Composer
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Toby Yates
Editor
Amedeo Fago
Production Design
Ezio Maria Bruno
Costume Design
Alberto Verso
Costume Design
Roberto Bessi
Producer
André Djaoui
Producer
Antonio Guadalupi
Producer
Patrick Irwin
Producer
Áron Sipos
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon and the Stars
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What is The Moon and the Stars about?
1939: Rome stands on the brink of World War II. In the midst of this political and social tension famed producer Davide Rieta is making a major film. The two lead actors, the German woman Kristina Baumgarten and the English man James Clavel ace each others' initial antagonism and eventually fall in love. Meanwhile the fascist police are looking for an excuse to arrest the Jewish filmmaker and any other potential "troublemakers." The producer and his crew decide to make one final extraordinary effort to complete the film - against all odds.
Who directed The Moon and the Stars?
The Moon and the Stars was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in The Moon and the Stars?
The principal cast of The Moon and the Stars includes Jonathan Pryce, Alfred Molina, Catherine McCormack, András Bálint, Robert Davide.
When was The Moon and the Stars released and how long is it?
The Moon and the Stars was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon and the Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon and the Stars was composed by Adriano Maria Vitali.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Moon and the Stars?
The Moon and the Stars holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).