The Moonlighter(1953)
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The Moonlighter Synopsis
Wes Anderson is caught cattle rustling and promptly jailed. The public is outraged, but, since Wes always worked at night, they don't know what he looks like. Still, they break into the prison and lynch a hobo they think is Wes, while the actual culprit sneaks off to see his old flame, Rela, who has recently taken up with his straitlaced brother, Tom (William Ching). But Tom is envious of his outlaw brother, and he decides to join Wes in a life of crime.
The Moonlighter (1953) is a western film directed by Roy Rowland, released on September 19, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ward Bond and William Ching. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Rowland
- Writers:
- Niven Busch, Niven Busch
- Producers:
- Joseph Bernhard
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Production:
- Joseph Bernhard Productions Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Moonlighter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Rela
Fred MacMurray
as Wes Anderson
Ward Bond
as Cole Gardner
William Ching
as Tom Anderson
John Dierkes
as Sheriff Daws
Morris Ankrum
as Alexander Prince
Jack Elam
as Slim
Charles Halton
as Clemmons Usqubaugh
Norman Leavitt
as Tidy
Sam Flint
as Mr. Mott
- Myra Marsh
Myra Marsh
as Mrs. Anderson
William Kerwin
as Tony
Key crew
Directed by Roy Rowland, written by Niven Busch and Niven Busch, produced by Joseph Bernhard.
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The Moonlighter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Moonlighter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Moonlighter online?
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The Moonlighter (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Moonlighter?
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The main cast of The Moonlighter (1953) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, Ward Bond, William Ching and John Dierkes. The film was directed by Roy Rowland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moonlighter released?
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The Moonlighter was released on September 19, 1953 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Moonlighter worth watching?
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The Moonlighter (1953) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.