The Moon and the Sledgehammer (1971): Cast
The Moon and the Sledgehammer is a 1971 documentary directed by Philip Trevelyan, starring Jim Page, Peter Page and Mr. Page. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- Philip Trevelyan
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Moon and the Sledgehammer About?
The premise of The Moon and the Sledgehammer without spoilers.
The Page family lives off‑grid in Sussex woods, without electricity or running water. As modern industry encroaches, they tend chores, hunt pheasants, build steam engines and dream of a lunar voyage. Their inventive narration reveals anxieties about pollution, intensive farming, mechanisation and the quest for fulfilment amid technological change.
The Moon and the Sledgehammer Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- tinkering
- steam engine
- traction engine
- isolated house
- adult children
- father child relationship
- england
- blacksmithing
- forge
- family relationships
- sussex england
- self sufficiency
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- repair
- machinery
- invention
- eccentricity
The Moon and the Sledgehammer Cast
Jim Page leads the cast, with Peter Page and Mr. Page. Directed by Philip Trevelyan; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philip Trevelyan
- Jim Page as themselves
- Peter Page as themselves
- Mr. Page as themselves
- Kathy Page as themselves
Also Starring in The Moon and the Sledgehammer
· 1 more- Nancy Page Themselves
More from Philip Trevelyan
One more film directed by Philip Trevelyan: Ship Hotel - Tyne Main.
The Moon and the Sledgehammer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Moon and the Sledgehammer.
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The Moon and the Sledgehammer FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Moon and the Sledgehammer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Moon and the Sledgehammer?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was The Moon and the Sledgehammer released?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer was released on August 22, 1971.
Who directed The Moon and the Sledgehammer?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer was directed by Philip Trevelyan.
More films by Philip Trevelyan Who is in the cast of The Moon and the Sledgehammer?
The Moon and the Sledgehammer stars Jim Page, Peter Page and Mr. Page, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Moon and the Sledgehammer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Moon and the Sledgehammer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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