The Moon in the Gutter
La Lune dans le caniveau
Synopsis
A dockworker seeking revenge on the killer of his sister finds himself the object of desire for two women.
Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Delmas, docker haunted by his sister's suicide
Nastassja Kinski
Loretta Channing, uptown Girl
Victoria Abril
Bella, Gérard's possessive mistress
Bertice Reading
Lola
Gabriel Monnet
Tom
Dominique Pinon
Frank, Gérard's alcoholic brother
Milena Vukotić
Frieda, aging prostitute
Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Newton Channing, Loretta's drifting brother
Anne-Marie Coffinet
Dora
Bernard Farcy
Jésus
Katya Berger
Catherine
Guido Alberti
Guardian of the cathedral
Yves-Marie Maurin
Narrator (voice)
Jacques Herlin
Rosa Fumetto
Graziano Giusti
Fred Ulysse
Victor Cavallo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Beineix
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Jacques Beineix, Olivier Mergault
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- La Lune dans le caniveau
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, S.F.P.C., TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Jean-Jacques Beineix, Olivier Mergault, David Goodis
Gabriel Yared
Philippe Rousselot
Monique Prim, Yves Deschamps
Lise Fayolle
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Director
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Screenplay
Olivier Mergault
Screenplay
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Claire Fraisse
Costume Design
Monique Prim
Editor
Lise Fayolle
Producer
Hilton McConnico
Production Design
Yves Deschamps
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon in the Gutter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moon in the Gutter about?
A dockworker seeking revenge on the killer of his sister finds himself the object of desire for two women.
Who directed The Moon in the Gutter?
The Moon in the Gutter was directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.
Who stars in The Moon in the Gutter?
The principal cast of The Moon in the Gutter includes Gérard Depardieu, Nastassja Kinski, Victoria Abril, Bertice Reading, Gabriel Monnet.
When was The Moon in the Gutter released and how long is it?
The Moon in the Gutter was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon in the Gutter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon in the Gutter was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is The Moon in the Gutter based on a book or true story?
The Moon in the Gutter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Goodis".