Moonrise
Director: Frank Borzage
"HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!"
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.
Cast
Dane Clark
Danny Hawkins
Gail Russell
Gilly Johnson
Ethel Barrymore
Grandma
Allyn Joslyn
Clem Otis
Rex Ingram
Mose
Harry Morgan
Billy Scripture
David Street
Ken Williams
Selena Royle
Aunt Jessie
Harry Carey Jr.
Jimmy Biff
Irving Bacon
Judd Jenkins
Lloyd Bridges
Jerry Sykes
Houseley Stevenson
Uncle Joe Jingle
In brief
Moonrise (1948) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.3/10 from 78 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Moonrise online?
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How long is Moonrise?
Moonrise runs 90 minutes (1h 30min).
What rating does Moonrise have?
Moonrise has an average rating of 6.3/10 based on 78 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Moonrise from?
Moonrise was released in 1948.
