The Moonraker (1958)
Movie 1h 22m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline
The Moonraker is an action and adventure movie from 1958. It is directed by David MacDonald. The cast includes George Baker, Sylvia Syms and Patrick Troughton. The running time is 1h 22m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
After the battle of Worcester at the end of the Civil War, the main aim of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth is to capture Charles Stuart. The future king's escape depends on the intrepid Earl of Dawlish, who as the Moonraker has already spirited away many Royalists. Dawlish travels to the Windwhistle Inn on the south coast to prepare the escape, where he meets Anne Wyndham, the fiancée of a top Roundhead colonel.
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Cast & crew
- David MacDonaldDirector
- George Bakeras Anthony, Earl of Dawlish/The Moonraker
- Sylvia Symsas Anne Wyndham
- Patrick Troughtonas Captain Wilcox
- Gary Raymondas Charles Stuart
- Marius Goringas Colonel John Beaumont
- Peter Arneas Major Gregg/Edmund Tyler
- Clive Mortonas Lord Harcourt
- Richard Leechas Henry Strangeways
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Questions about The Moonraker
- What genre is The Moonraker?
- The Moonraker is categorised as Action, Adventure.
- Who stars in The Moonraker?
- George Baker, Sylvia Syms, Patrick Troughton, Gary Raymond, Marius Goring appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Moonraker?
- David MacDonald directed The Moonraker.
- How long is The Moonraker?
- The Moonraker runs for 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- Is The Moonraker worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Moonraker?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
