Waiting for the Moon
Synopsis
Fictionalized portrait of one of history's great literary couples: Stein & Toklas. Summer 1930s France, Alice tends to ailing Gertrude; they visit Fernande Olivier, Guillaume Apollinaire, others; and Hemingway pops in.
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Waiting for the Moon
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-15
Top Cast
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Linda Hunt
Alice B. Toklas
Linda Bassett
Gertrude Stein
Jacques Boudet
Guillaume Apollinaire
Andrew McCarthy
Henry Hopper
Bernadette Lafont
Fernande Olivier
Adolfo Vargas
Pablo Picasso (voice)
Pierre-Alain Chapuis
Priest
Daniel Langlet
Monsieur Thiele
Michèle Gleizer
Madame Thiele
Bruce McGill
Ernest Hemingway
K.C. Schulberg
Stage Manager
Pascal Cambon
Sound Effects Man
Liliane Rovère
Bordello Madame
Brigitte Bellac
Prostitute
Jean Achache
Doctor
Mauricette Laurence
Helene
Catherine Dubuc
Pauline
Emilie Zinetti
Baby Willi
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jill Godmilow
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Magill
- Original Score
- Michael Sahl
- Original Title
- Waiting for the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Skouras Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jill Godmilow
Mark Magill, Jill Godmilow
Michael Sahl
André Neau
Georges Klotz
Lindsay Law, Sandra Schulberg, Barbara Lucey
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Klotz
Editor
Jill Godmilow
Director
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
André Neau
Director of Photography
Sandra Schulberg
Producer
Patrice Mercier
Production Design
Barbara Lucey
Producer
Mark Magill
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waiting for the Moon about?
Fictionalized portrait of one of history's great literary couples: Stein & Toklas. Summer 1930s France, Alice tends to ailing Gertrude; they visit Fernande Olivier, Guillaume Apollinaire, others; and Hemingway pops in.
Who directed Waiting for the Moon?
Waiting for the Moon was directed by Jill Godmilow.
Who stars in Waiting for the Moon?
The principal cast of Waiting for the Moon includes Linda Hunt, Linda Bassett, Jacques Boudet, Andrew McCarthy, Bernadette Lafont.
When was Waiting for the Moon released and how long is it?
Waiting for the Moon was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Waiting for the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for the Moon was composed by Michael Sahl.