What is the duration of The Moonlighter?

The duration of The Moonlighter is 78 mins.

What is the original language of The Moonlighter?

The original language of The Moonlighter is English.

Who directed The Moonlighter?

The Moonlighter was directed by Roy Rowland.

Which studio made The Moonlighter?

The Moonlighter was produced by Joseph Bernhard Productions Inc..

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Q: Does The Moonlighter have end credit scenes?

The Moonlighter does not have end credit scenes.

Western

Runtime

78 mins

Language

English

Fred MacMurray portrays Wes Anderson, a night‑time cattle rustler who is captured and jailed. Because no one has seen him, the outraged townspeople storm the prison and mistakenly lynch a hobo they believe to be Wes. Wes slips away to reunite with his former lover Rela (Barbara Stanwyck), now involved with his respectable brother Tom (William Ching). Jealous of Wes’s outlaw reputation, Tom decides to join him in crime.

Joseph Bernhard Productions Inc.

Studio

Roy Rowland

Director

Does The Moonlighter have end credit scenes?

No!

The Moonlighter does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Moonlighter

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Ward Bond

Cole Gardner

Jack Elam

Slim

Charles Halton

Clemmons Usqubaugh

Barbara Stanwyck

Rela

Fred MacMurray

Wes Anderson

Tom Keene

Sheriff

William Ching

Tom Anderson

Byron Foulger

Mr. Gurley

William Kerwin

Tony

Myron Healey

Deputy Joe Bayliss

John Dierkes

Sheriff Daws

Morris Ankrum

Alexander Prince

Norman Leavitt

Tidy

Sam Flint

Mr. Mott

Myra Marsh

Mrs. Anderson

Steve Rowland

Marilla

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The Moonlighter Other Names and Titles

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