The Moonlighter (1953)
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Wes Anderson (Fred MacMurray) is caught cattle rustling and promptly jailed. The public is outraged, but, since Wes always worked at night, they don't know what he looks like. Still, they break into the prison and lynch a hobo they think is Wes, while the actual culprit sneaks off to see his old flame, Rela (Barbara Stanwyck), who has recently taken up with his straitlaced brother, Tom (William Ching). But Tom is envious of his outlaw brother, and he decides to join Wes in a life of crime.
Director: Roy Rowland
Genre: Western
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 19, 1953
Cast
- Barbara Stanwyck - Rela
- Fred MacMurray - Wes Anderson
- Ward Bond - Cole Gardner
- William Ching - Tom Anderson
- John Dierkes - Sheriff Daws
- Morris Ankrum - Alexander Prince
- Jack Elam - Slim
- Charles Halton - Clemmons Usqubaugh
- Norman Leavitt - Tidy
- Sam Flint - Mr. Mott
Screenplay
- Niven Busch (Story)
- Niven Busch (Screenplay)
Music: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography: Bert Glennon
Editing: Terry O. Morse
Production: Joseph Bernhard Productions Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
shootout, female gunfighter
More Films by Director: Roy Rowland
More Films in Genre: Western
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Moonlighter about?
- Wes Anderson (Fred MacMurray) is caught cattle rustling and promptly jailed. The public is outraged, but, since Wes always worked at night, they don't know what he looks like. Still, they break into the prison and lynch a hobo they think is Wes, while the actual culprit sneaks off to see his old flame, Rela (Barbara Stanwyck), who has recently taken up with his straitlaced brother, Tom (William Ching). But Tom is envious of his outlaw brother, and he decides to join Wes in a life of crime.
- Who directed The Moonlighter?
- The Moonlighter was directed by Roy Rowland.
- Who stars in The Moonlighter?
- The Moonlighter stars Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ward Bond, William Ching, John Dierkes, Morris Ankrum.
- How long is The Moonlighter?
- The Moonlighter has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Moonlighter?
- The Moonlighter is a Western film.
- Where was The Moonlighter produced?
- The Moonlighter was produced in United States of America.