Moonlight on the Highway
Originally released in 1969. Moonlight on the Highway is a drama/tv movie film. directed by James MacTaggart. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian Holm, Anthony Bate, and Deborah Grant
Synopsis
Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- LWT
- Kestrel Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moonlight on the Highway about?
Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Pe...
Who directed Moonlight on the Highway?
Moonlight on the Highway was directed by James MacTaggart.
How long is Moonlight on the Highway?
Moonlight on the Highway has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Moonlight on the Highway released?
Moonlight on the Highway was released on April 12, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Moonlight on the Highway?
The main cast of Moonlight on the Highway includes Ian Holm, Anthony Bate, Deborah Grant, Robin Wentworth, Frederick Peisley.