The Moon and Sixpence
"Strange DREAMS - He had ideas he never told her about...He didn't dare!"
Originally released in 1942. The Moon and Sixpence is a drama film. directed by Albert Lewin. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Sanders, Herbert Marshall, and Doris Dudley
Synopsis
Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always wanted to do. He is from now on a awful human being, wholly devoted to his ideal: beauty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (18 votes)
Budget
$401K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Sanders
as Charles Strickland
Herbert Marshall
as Geoffrey Wolfe
Doris Dudley
as Blanche Stroeve
Eric Blore
as Capt. Nichols
Albert Bassermann
as Dr. Coutras
Florence Bates
as Tiare Johnson
Steven Geray
as Dirk Stroeve
Elena Verdugo
as Ata
Rondo Hatton
as The Leper (uncredited)
Devi Wani
as Ata
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $401,000
Production Companies
- David L. Loew Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Moon and Sixpence about?
Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always ...
Who directed The Moon and Sixpence?
The Moon and Sixpence was directed by Albert Lewin.
How long is The Moon and Sixpence?
The Moon and Sixpence has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Moon and Sixpence released?
The Moon and Sixpence was released on October 27, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Moon and Sixpence?
The main cast of The Moon and Sixpence includes George Sanders, Herbert Marshall, Doris Dudley, Eric Blore, Albert Bassermann.