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Moonrise (1948)

HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!

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80 votes on TMDB
Released October 1, 1948Runtime 1h 30mDirector Frank Borzage

Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.

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Cast of Moonrise

Dane Clark

Dane Clark

Danny Hawkins
Gail Russell

Gail Russell

Gilly Johnson
Ethel Barrymore

Ethel Barrymore

Grandma
Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

Clem Otis
Rex Ingram

Rex Ingram

Mose
Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

Billy Scripture
David Street

David Street

Ken Williams
Selena Royle

Selena Royle

Aunt Jessie
Harry Carey Jr.

Harry Carey Jr.

Jimmy Biff
Irving Bacon

Irving Bacon

Judd Jenkins
Lloyd Bridges

Lloyd Bridges

Jerry Sykes
Houseley Stevenson

Houseley Stevenson

Uncle Joe Jingle

About Moonrise

Where can I watch Moonrise?

Moonrise is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Moonrise?

Moonrise stars Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn, Rex Ingram.

Who directed Moonrise?

Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage.

How long is Moonrise?

Moonrise has a runtime of 1h 30m.

What is Moonrise about?

Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.