The Moonraker
Originally released in 1958. The Moonraker is a action/adventure film. directed by David MacDonald. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Baker, Sylvia Syms, and Marius Goring
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Baker
as Anthony, Earl of Dawlish/The Moonraker
Sylvia Syms
as Anne Wyndham
Marius Goring
as Colonel John Beaumont
Peter Arne
as Major Gregg/Edmund Tyler
Clive Morton
as Lord Harcourt
Gary Raymond
as Charles Stuart
Richard Leech
as Henry Strangeways
Iris Russell
as Judith Strangeways
Michael Anderson Jr.
as Martin Strangeways
Paul Whitsun-Jones
as Parfitt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Moonraker about?
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 Dawl...
Who directed The Moonraker?
The Moonraker was directed by David MacDonald.
How long is The Moonraker?
The Moonraker has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Moonraker released?
The Moonraker was released on August 2, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Moonraker?
The main cast of The Moonraker includes George Baker, Sylvia Syms, Marius Goring, Peter Arne, Clive Morton.