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Moonrise (1948)
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Moonrise (1948)

Drama • 1h 30m

Overview

Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.

Director: Frank Borzage

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Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 6, Extras: 3

Length

90 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

5 months ago

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Review

Picture: 8, Audio: 6, Extras: 3

Length
90 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
5 months ago
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