Give Us the Moon
Synopsis
Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).
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Margaret Lockwood
Nina
Vic Oliver
Sascha
Peter Graves
Peter Pyke
Roland Culver
Ferdinand
Jean Simmons
Heidi
Eliot Makeham
Dumka
Iris Lang
Tania
George Relph
Otto
Max Bacon
Jacobus
Gibb McLaughlin
Marcel
Irene Handl
Miss Haddock
Henry Hewitt
Announcer
Alan Keith
Raphael
Frank Cellier
Pyke
John Salew
George Merritt
Jonathan Field
Harry Fowler
Bellboy (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest, Caryl Brahms, S.J. Simon
- Original Score
- Bob Busby
- Original Title
- Give Us the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Val Guest, Caryl Brahms, S.J. Simon
Bob Busby
Phil Grindrod
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Writer
Edward Black
Producer
Val Guest
Director
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Phil Grindrod
Director of Photography
Bob Busby
Original Music Composer
R. E. Dearing
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Frequently Asked Questions About Give Us the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Give Us the Moon about?
Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).
Who directed Give Us the Moon?
Give Us the Moon was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Give Us the Moon?
The principal cast of Give Us the Moon includes Margaret Lockwood, Vic Oliver, Peter Graves, Roland Culver, Jean Simmons.
When was Give Us the Moon released and how long is it?
Give Us the Moon was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Give Us the Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Give Us the Moon was composed by Bob Busby.
Is Give Us the Moon based on a book or true story?
Give Us the Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Caryl Brahms", Novel: "S.J. Simon".