Moonfleet (1955): Cast
Moonfleet is a 1955 adventure drama directed by Fritz Lang, starring Jon Whiteley as John Mohune, Stewart Granger and Ian Wolfe. It is partly based on Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Based on
- Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Moonfleet About?
The premise of Moonfleet without spoilers, adapted from Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner.
Set in eighteenth‑century Dorset, the story follows orphan John Mohune, sent to the village of Moonfleet to stay with Jeremy Fox, a refined yet morally ambiguous gentleman tied to smugglers and pirates. As John becomes entangled in the covert world of illegal trade, loyalties and danger intensify.
Moonfleet Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- dorset england
- adult child relationship
- gothic drama
- young
- treasure
- dorset
- smuggler
- smuggling
- diamond
- village
- coming of age
- based on novel
Moonfleet Cast & Characters
Jon Whiteley leads the cast as John Mohune, with Stewart Granger as Jeremy Fox and Ian Wolfe as Tewkesbury. Directed by Fritz Lang; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fritz Lang
- Jon Whiteley as John Mohune
- Stewart Granger as Jeremy Fox
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Ian Wolfe as Tewkesbury -
George Sanders as Lord James Ashwood
Also Starring in Moonfleet
· 18 more- Jack Elam Damen
- Alan Napier Parson Glennie
- Melville Cooper Felix Ratsey
- Frank Ferguson Coachman
- Lester Matthews Major Hennishaw
- Viveca Lindfors Mrs. Minton
- John Hoyt Magistrate Maskew
- Richard Hale Starkill
- Dan Seymour Hull
- Sean McClory Elzevir Block
- Booth Colman Capt. Stanhope
- John Alderson Nathanial Greening
- Joan Greenwood Lady Clarista Ashwood
- Skelton Knaggs Jacob
- Liliane Montevecchi Gypsy
- Donna Corcoran Grace
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- Dorinda Clifton Blindfold Woman (uncredited)
- Ashley Cowan Tomson
More from Fritz Lang
More films directed by Fritz Lang: Metropolis (re-release), Giorgio Moroder’s Metropolis, Journey to the Lost City and The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse.
Moonfleet Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Il covo dei contrabbandieri” and “Les contrebandiers de Moonfleet”.
- Also known as
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- Il covo dei contrabbandieri
- Les contrebandiers de Moonfleet
- Das Schloss im Schatten
- Los contrabandistas de Moonfleet
- Das Schloß im Schatten
- O Tesouro do Barba Ruiva
- Els contrabandistes de Moonfleet
- O Tesouro de Barba Rubra
- 慕理小镇
- 문플릿
- Муунфлийт
- Księżycowa flotylla
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- Kätketty aarre
- Mens bøddelen ventede
- Slottet i skuggan
- Мунфлит
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Moonfleet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Moonfleet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Moonfleet?
Moonfleet runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Moonfleet released?
Moonfleet was released on June 24, 1955.
Who directed Moonfleet?
Moonfleet was directed by Fritz Lang.
More films by Fritz Lang Who is in the cast of Moonfleet?
Moonfleet stars Jon Whiteley as John Mohune, Stewart Granger as Jeremy Fox and Ian Wolfe as Tewkesbury, among 22 credited actors.
Is Moonfleet based on a book?
Yes. Moonfleet is partly adapted from Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner.
Does Moonfleet have a post-credit scene?
No. Moonfleet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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