The Moonraker
Synopsis
After the battle of Worcester at the end of the Civil War, the main aim of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth is to capture Charles Stuart. The future king's escape depends on the intrepid Earl of Dawlish, who as the Moonraker has already spirited away many Royalists. Dawlish travels to the Windwhistle Inn on the south coast to prepare the escape, where he meets Anne Wyndham, the fiancée of a top Roundhead colonel.
Top Cast
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George Baker
Anthony, Earl of Dawlish/The Moonraker
Sylvia Syms
Anne Wyndham
Marius Goring
Colonel John Beaumont
Peter Arne
Major Gregg/Edmund Tyler
Clive Morton
Lord Harcourt
Gary Raymond
Charles Stuart
Richard Leech
Henry Strangeways
Iris Russell
Judith Strangeways
Michael Anderson Jr.
Martin Strangeways
Paul Whitsun-Jones
Parfitt
John Le Mesurier
Cromwell
Patrick Troughton
Captain Wilcox
Julian Somers
Captain Foster
Sylvia Bidmead
Meg
Patrick Waddington
Lord Dorset
Fanny Rowe
Lady Dorset
George Woodbridge
Captain Lowry
Leslie Linder
Trooper Bell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hall, Alistair Bell, Wilfred Eades
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- The Moonraker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacDonald
Robert Hall, Alistair Bell, Wilfred Eades, Arthur Watkyn
Laurie Johnson
Mutz Greenbaum
Richard Best
Hamilton G. Inglis
Department Leadership Roster
David MacDonald
Director
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Hamilton G. Inglis
Producer
Richard Best
Editor
Robert Hall
Screenplay
Alistair Bell
Screenplay
Wilfred Eades
Screenplay
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Cynthia Tingey
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Moonraker.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moonraker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moonraker about?
After the battle of Worcester at the end of the Civil War, the main aim of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth is to capture Charles Stuart. The future king's escape depends on the intrepid Earl of Dawlish, who as the Moonraker has already spirited away many Royalists. Dawlish travels to the Windwhistle Inn on the south coast to prepare the escape, where he meets Anne Wyndham, the fiancée of a top Roundhead colonel.
Who directed The Moonraker?
The Moonraker was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in The Moonraker?
The principal cast of The Moonraker includes George Baker, Sylvia Syms, Marius Goring, Peter Arne, Clive Morton.
When was The Moonraker released and how long is it?
The Moonraker was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moonraker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moonraker was composed by Laurie Johnson.