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What the Moon Saw (1990)

Movie ★ 10.0 97 min

Family Fantasy Adventure

Steven Wilson is sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the illusion is everything and grease-paint covers up reality. While watching a pantomime of Sinbad, Steven succumbs to the magic of the story and actually becomes the sailor on his greatest adventure ever.

Pino Amenta Director Frank Howson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 26, 1990
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0100915
Country
Language
Studio
Boulevard Films

Cast

Andrew Shephard Steven Wilson Pat Evison Pat Evison Gran Kim Gyngell Kim Gyngell Jim Shilling Kurt Ludescher George Mark Hennessy Mark Hennessy Tony Danielle Spencer Danielle Spencer Emma Jan Friedl Jan Friedl Miss Melrose Adrian Wright Kurt Ross Thompson Damien Hardy Max Phipps Max Phipps Mr. Zachary Gary Sweet Gary Sweet Alan Wilson Robyn Gibbes Robyn Gibbes Bev Wilson Tibor Gyapjas Teenager on Train Ian McKean Audition Pianist Jane Coghlan Beryl Kalinda Ashton Laura Liam Magowan Adam Joan Brockenshire Stage Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What is What the Moon Saw about?
Steven Wilson is sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the illusion is everything and grease-paint covers up reality. While watching a pantomime of Sinbad, Steven succumbs to the magic of the story and actually becomes the sailor on his greatest adventure ever.
Who directed What the Moon Saw?
What the Moon Saw was directed by Pino Amenta.
Who stars in What the Moon Saw?
What the Moon Saw stars Andrew Shephard, Pat Evison, Kim Gyngell, Kurt Ludescher.
When was What the Moon Saw released?
What the Moon Saw is a 1990 family, fantasy, adventure film.
Where can I watch What the Moon Saw?
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