Moonrise

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.

Tagline

“HER ARMS...HER LOVE...HIS ONLY ESCAPE FROM A HERITAGE OF HATE!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Frank Borzage

Original Language

EN

What is Moonrise about?

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.

Who directed Moonrise?

Moonrise was directed by Frank Borzage.

When was Moonrise released?

Moonrise was released on October 1, 1948.

How long is Moonrise?

Moonrise has a runtime of 1h 30m.

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