What the Moon Saw
Synopsis
Steven Wilson is sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the illusion is everything and grease-paint covers up reality. While watching a pantomime of Sinbad, Steven succumbs to the magic of the story and actually becomes the sailor on his greatest adventure ever.
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What The Moon Saw TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-30
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Andrew Shephard
Steven Wilson
Pat Evison
Gran
Kim Gyngell
Jim Shilling
Kurt Ludescher
George
Mark Hennessy
Tony
Danielle Spencer
Emma
Jan Friedl
Miss Melrose
Adrian Wright
Kurt
Ross Thompson
Damien Hardy
Max Phipps
Mr. Zachary
Gary Sweet
Alan Wilson
Robyn Gibbes
Bev Wilson
Tibor Gyapjas
Teenager on Train
Ian McKean
Audition Pianist
Jane Coghlan
Beryl
Kalinda Ashton
Laura
Liam Magowan
Adam
Joan Brockenshire
Stage Manager
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pino Amenta
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Howson
- Original Score
- John Capek
- Original Title
- What the Moon Saw
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Boulevard Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pino Amenta
Frank Howson
John Capek
David Connell
Marc van Buuren
Peter Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
David Connell
Director of Photography
Arthur Hadley
Stunt Coordinator
Otello Stolfo
Production Design
Marc van Buuren
Editor
Pino Amenta
Director
Frank Howson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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General — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is What the Moon Saw about?
Steven Wilson is sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the illusion is everything and grease-paint covers up reality. While watching a pantomime of Sinbad, Steven succumbs to the magic of the story and actually becomes the sailor on his greatest adventure ever.
Who directed What the Moon Saw?
What the Moon Saw was directed by Pino Amenta.
Who stars in What the Moon Saw?
The principal cast of What the Moon Saw includes Andrew Shephard, Pat Evison, Kim Gyngell, Kurt Ludescher, Mark Hennessy.
When was What the Moon Saw released and how long is it?
What the Moon Saw was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for What the Moon Saw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What the Moon Saw was composed by John Capek.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What the Moon Saw?
What the Moon Saw holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).