Moontide
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Synopsis
After a drunken night out, a longshoreman thinks he may have killed a man.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Moontide 1942 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-13
Top Cast
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Jean Gabin
Bobo
Ida Lupino
Anna
Thomas Mitchell
Tiny
Claude Rains
Nutsy
Jerome Cowan
Dr. Frank Brothers
Helene Reynolds
Woman on Boat
Ralph Byrd
Reverend Wilson
William Halligan
"Charlie", Bartender
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Takeo
Chester Gan
Henry Hirota
Robin Raymond
Mildred
Arthur Aylesworth
Pop Kelly
Arthur Hohl
Jennings
John Kelly
Mac
Ralph Dunn
Policeman
Tully Marshall
Simpson
Gertrude Astor
Woman (uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
General Store Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Archie Mayo
- Screenplay & Story
- John O'Hara
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge, David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Moontide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Archie Mayo
John O'Hara, Willard Robertson
Cyril J. Mockridge, David Buttolph
Charles G. Clarke, Lucien Ballard
William Reynolds
Mark Hellinger, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Archie Mayo
Director
Mark Hellinger
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
John O'Hara
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moontide
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moontide about?
After a drunken night out, a longshoreman thinks he may have killed a man.
Who directed Moontide?
Moontide was directed by Archie Mayo.
Who stars in Moontide?
The principal cast of Moontide includes Jean Gabin, Ida Lupino, Thomas Mitchell, Claude Rains, Jerome Cowan.
When was Moontide released and how long is it?
Moontide was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Moontide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moontide was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, David Buttolph.
Is Moontide based on a book or true story?
Moontide is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Willard Robertson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moontide?
Moontide holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).