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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- S. Lee Pogostin, W. Somerset Maugham
- Original Title
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Robert Mulligan
S. Lee Pogostin, W. Somerset Maugham
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Robert Mulligan
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon and Sixpence
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What is The Moon and Sixpence about?
A staid, dull Englishman abruptly deserts his wife and children to become a painter in the South Seas.
Who directed The Moon and Sixpence?
The Moon and Sixpence was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in The Moon and Sixpence?
The principal cast of The Moon and Sixpence includes Laurence Olivier, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Denholm Elliott.
When was The Moon and Sixpence released and how long is it?
The Moon and Sixpence was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Moon and Sixpence based on a book or true story?
The Moon and Sixpence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".