Liar's Moon
“A poor kid elopes with a banker's daughter.”
Synopsis
In East Texas, the summer after high school, Jack falls in love with Ginny, the daughter of the town's banker (Jack's mom's high school sweetheart). Ginny's been at boarding school; she's headed for Vassar. Over her father's strenuous objections, she spends time with Jack. At summer's end, Jack and Ginny elope to Louisiana (where 17-year-olds can marry without their parents' permission), and he gets a job in the oil fields. Her dad hires a menacing private eye to find them, Ginny's pregnant, her town doctor gives her horrible news, and Jack's mom has her own agenda. It seems that Jack and Ginny have grown up under a liar's moon. What will these sweethearts do?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
LIAR'S MOON (1982) | Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-14
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Duncan
Cindy Fisher
Ginny Peterson
Christopher Connelly
Alex Peterson
Hoyt Axton
Cecil Duncan
Margaret Blye
Babs Duncan
Susan Tyrrell
Lora Mae Bouvier
Yvonne De Carlo
Jeanene Dubois
Broderick Crawford
Col. Tubman
Molly McCarthy
Connie Peterson
Tiffany Strettner
Lisa Peterson
David Underwood
Richard Thompson
Clint Hughes
Clifford
Jim Greenleaf
Mike Miller
Tonja Walker
Karen
Ed Holmes
Justice of the Peace
Richard Moll
Roy Logan
Lou Hancock
Clara Channing
Pat Perkins
Pearl
Release History & Theatrical Window
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- David Fisher
- Original Title
- Liar's Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Hanna Productions, Crown International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Fisher
David Fisher, Janice Thompson, Billy Hanna
John Hora
Christopher Greenbury
Vic Ramos, Don Behrns
Department Leadership Roster
David Fisher
Director
David Fisher
Screenplay
David Sanders
Stunt Coordinator
Don Behrns
Producer
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
John Hora
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liar's Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Liar's Moon about?
In East Texas, the summer after high school, Jack falls in love with Ginny, the daughter of the town's banker (Jack's mom's high school sweetheart). Ginny's been at boarding school; she's headed for Vassar. Over her father's strenuous objections, she spends time with Jack. At summer's end, Jack and Ginny elope to Louisiana (where 17-year-olds can marry without their parents' permission), and he gets a job in the oil fields. Her dad hires a menacing private eye to find them, Ginny's pregnant, her town doctor gives her horrible news, and Jack's mom has her own agenda. It seems that Jack and Ginny have grown up under a liar's moon. What will these sweethearts do?
Who directed Liar's Moon?
Liar's Moon was directed by David Fisher.
Who stars in Liar's Moon?
The principal cast of Liar's Moon includes Matt Dillon, Cindy Fisher, Christopher Connelly, Hoyt Axton, Margaret Blye.
When was Liar's Moon released and how long is it?
Liar's Moon was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Liar's Moon?
Liar's Moon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).