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When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills (1969): Cast

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When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills is a 1969 family drama directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner, starring Archibald Eser as Gaylord Pentecost, Rolf Zacher and Werner Hinz. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Drama , Family , Comedy
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills About?

The premise of When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills without spoilers.

Adapted from Eric Malpass’s novel and directed by Kurt Hoffmann, the film portrays the daily rhythms of a German household as seen through the curious eyes of its six‑year‑old son, Gaylord. His innocent observations reveal the family’s quirks, routines and tender moments, offering a heartfelt glimpse into ordinary life.

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills Themes & Keywords

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  • family relationships
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills Cast & Characters

Archibald Eser leads the cast as Gaylord Pentecost, with Rolf Zacher as Peter and Werner Hinz as Grandfather. Directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Wolfgang Liebeneiner

More films directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner: Schweik’s Years of Indiscretion, The Trapp Family, On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight and April 1, 2000.

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When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills Trailers & Videos

The trailer of When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills.

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “当甜蜜的月光沉睡在丘岭” and “Когда холмы еще покрыты лунным светом”.

Also known as
  • 当甜蜜的月光沉睡在丘岭
  • Когда холмы еще покрыты лунным светом

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When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills?

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills released?

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills was released on October 2, 1969.

Who directed When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills?

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.

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Who is in the cast of When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills?

When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills stars Archibald Eser as Gaylord Pentecost, Rolf Zacher as Peter and Werner Hinz as Grandfather, among 12 credited actors.

Does When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills have a post-credit scene?

No. When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills in?

The original language of When Sweet Moonlight Is Sleeping in the Hills is German.

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