Full Moon in Blue Water
“The full moon is for lovers and lunatics. Every night there's a full moon in Blue Water, Texas.”
Synopsis
Floyd, the owner of a bar on the Texas coast, has been depressed for a year after his wife disappeared in a swimming accident. He lives with his senile father-in-law "The General" and is helped by Jimmy, a former asylum inmate, and the good-natured Louise. The bar is rapidly losing money and Charlie wants to buy it cheaply before it becomes publicly known that a nearby bridge is to be built. Louise offers her savings to go into partnership with Floyd, but Floyd decides to sell when he is forced to pay his back taxes.
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Full Moon In Blue Water (1988) - VHS Trailer [RCA Columbia Pictures Hoyts Video]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-16
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Gene Hackman
Floyd
Teri Garr
Louise
Burgess Meredith
The General
Elias Koteas
Jimmy
Kevin Cooney
Charlie O'Donnell
David Doty
Virgil
Gil Glasgow
Baytch
Becky Ann Baker
Dorothy
Marietta Marich
Lois
Alexandra Masterson
Annie
William Larsen
Jack Hill
Mitchell Gossett
Marone
Mark Walters
Johnny Gorman
Benjamin F. Jones
Digby
Ed Geldart
Man #1
Lawrence Elkins
Boy
Tiny Skaggs
Stranger #1
Bill Johnson
Stranger #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Masterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Bozzone
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- Full Moon in Blue Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- The Turman-Foster Company, Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Masterson
Bill Bozzone
Phil Marshall
Fred Murphy
Jill Savitt
Moshe Diamant, David Foster, Eduard Sarlui, John Turman, Lawrence Turman
Department Leadership Roster
David Foster
Producer
John Turman
Producer
Lawrence Turman
Producer
Neil Spisak
Production Design
Rondi Hillstrom Davis
Costume Design
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Masterson
Director
Bill Bozzone
Writer
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Jill Savitt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Full Moon in Blue Water
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What is Full Moon in Blue Water about?
Floyd, the owner of a bar on the Texas coast, has been depressed for a year after his wife disappeared in a swimming accident. He lives with his senile father-in-law "The General" and is helped by Jimmy, a former asylum inmate, and the good-natured Louise. The bar is rapidly losing money and Charlie wants to buy it cheaply before it becomes publicly known that a nearby bridge is to be built. Louise offers her savings to go into partnership with Floyd, but Floyd decides to sell when he is forced to pay his back taxes.
Who directed Full Moon in Blue Water?
Full Moon in Blue Water was directed by Peter Masterson.
Who stars in Full Moon in Blue Water?
The principal cast of Full Moon in Blue Water includes Gene Hackman, Teri Garr, Burgess Meredith, Elias Koteas, Kevin Cooney.
When was Full Moon in Blue Water released and how long is it?
Full Moon in Blue Water was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Full Moon in Blue Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Full Moon in Blue Water was composed by Phil Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Full Moon in Blue Water?
Full Moon in Blue Water holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).