Moonlight on the Highway (1969)
Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
Director: James MacTaggart
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: April 12, 1969
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Production: LWT, Kestrel Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James MacTaggart
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moonlight on the Highway about?
- Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
- Who directed Moonlight on the Highway?
- Moonlight on the Highway was directed by James MacTaggart.
- Who stars in Moonlight on the Highway?
- Moonlight on the Highway stars Ian Holm, Anthony Bate, Deborah Grant, Robin Wentworth, Frederick Peisley.
- How long is Moonlight on the Highway?
- Moonlight on the Highway has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Moonlight on the Highway?
- Moonlight on the Highway is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Moonlight on the Highway produced?
- Moonlight on the Highway was produced in United Kingdom.