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Moonrise

1948 · 90 min · Director: Frank Borzage

Moonrise (1948) is a drama film, directed by Frank Borzage. It stars Dane Clark and Gail Russell. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.

What Moonrise Is 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 fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.

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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 fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.

Where can I watch Moonrise?

Moonrise is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Moonrise?

Moonrise runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did Moonrise come out?

Moonrise was released in 1948.

Who directed Moonrise?

Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage.

Who stars in Moonrise?

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

What is Moonrise's rating?

Moonrise holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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