Moonrise
“HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!”
Synopsis
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
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A Scene from MOONRISEOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2018-11-08
Top Cast
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Dane Clark
Danny Hawkins
Gail Russell
Gilly Johnson
Ethel Barrymore
Grandma
Allyn Joslyn
Clem Otis
Rex Ingram
Mose
Harry Morgan
Billy Scripture
David Street
Ken Williams
Selena Royle
Aunt Jessie
Harry Carey Jr.
Jimmy Biff
Irving Bacon
Judd Jenkins
Lloyd Bridges
Jerry Sykes
Houseley Stevenson
Uncle Joe Jingle
Phil Brown
Elmer - Soda Jerk
Harry Cheshire
J.B. Sykes
Lila Leeds
Julie
Virginia Mullen
Miss Simpkins
Oliver Blake
Ed Conlon
Tom Fadden
Homer Blackstone
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles F. Haas
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- Moonrise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Charles F. Haas, Ted Strauss
William Lava
John L. Russell
Harry Keller
Marshall Grant, Charles F. Haas
Department Leadership Roster
Charles F. Haas
Screenplay
Frank Borzage
Director
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Charles F. Haas
Producer
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Harry Keller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonrise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moonrise about?
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
Who directed Moonrise?
Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Moonrise?
The principal cast of Moonrise includes Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn, Rex Ingram.
When was Moonrise released and how long is it?
Moonrise was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Moonrise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonrise was composed by William Lava.
Is Moonrise based on a book or true story?
Moonrise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ted Strauss".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moonrise?
Moonrise holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).