Dangerous Moonlight
“NEVER-TO-BE FORGOTTEN THRILLS! ...As Timely as Today's Headlines! ...Drama Wrought From Stark Reality!”
Synopsis
Stefan Radetzky, a Polish pilot and famous concert pianist, is hospitalised in England from injuries sustained while in combat, and having lost his memory. As Radetzky plays the piano in a trance-like state, the story moves back in time to war-torn Warsaw. During an air-raid, Radetzky meets American journalist Carole, and there is a mutual attraction. Following the fall of Poland, Radetzky and Irish pilot, Mike, escape to Rumania and then on to America. Radetzky continues his musical career in America and meets up again with Carole.
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Anton Walbrook
Stefan 'Steve' Radetzky
Sally Gray
Carol Peters Radetzky
Derrick De Marney
Mike Carroll
Cecil Parker
Specialist
Percy Parsons
Bill Peters
Kenneth Kent
Andre De Guise
J.H. Roberts
Residing Physician (as J.H.Roberts)
Guy Middleton
Shorty
John Laurie
British Commander
Frederick Valk
Polish Bomber Commander
Robert Beatty
Reporter with Carol
O.B. Clarence
Waiter with Tray of Wine
James Pirrie
Marian Spencer
Miss Gratton
Leslie Gordon
Philip Friend
Pete
Michael Rennie
Kapulski
Charles Farrell
First Cab Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Young
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Dangerous Moonlight
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Desmond Hurst
Terence Young, Rodney Ackland
Richard Addinsell
Georges Périnal
Alan Jaggs
William Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Jaggs
Editor
William Sistrom
Producer
Brian Desmond Hurst
Director
Terence Young
Screenplay
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Rodney Ackland
Writer
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Moonlight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dangerous Moonlight about?
Stefan Radetzky, a Polish pilot and famous concert pianist, is hospitalised in England from injuries sustained while in combat, and having lost his memory. As Radetzky plays the piano in a trance-like state, the story moves back in time to war-torn Warsaw. During an air-raid, Radetzky meets American journalist Carole, and there is a mutual attraction. Following the fall of Poland, Radetzky and Irish pilot, Mike, escape to Rumania and then on to America. Radetzky continues his musical career in America and meets up again with Carole.
Who directed Dangerous Moonlight?
Dangerous Moonlight was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
Who stars in Dangerous Moonlight?
The principal cast of Dangerous Moonlight includes Anton Walbrook, Sally Gray, Derrick De Marney, Cecil Parker, Percy Parsons.
When was Dangerous Moonlight released and how long is it?
Dangerous Moonlight was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Moonlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Moonlight was composed by Richard Addinsell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dangerous Moonlight?
Dangerous Moonlight holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).