Movie·1991·1h 39m
The Man in the Moon
Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?
Directed By
Robert Mulligan
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
Written By
Jenny Wingfield
Producer
Mark Rydell, Shari Rhodes
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Music
James Newton Howard
Editor
Trudy Ship
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Reese Witherspoon
Danielle "Dani" Trant
Jason London
Court Foster
Emily Warfield
Maureen Trant
Sam Waterston
Matthew Trant
Tess Harper
Abigail Trant
Gail Strickland
Marie Foster
Bentley Mitchum
Billy Sanders
Ernie Lively
Will Sanders
Dennis Letts
Doc White
Earleen Bergeron
Mrs. Sanders
Anna Chappell
Mrs. Taylor
Brandi Smith
Missy Trant
Sandi Smith
Missy Trant
Derek Ball
Foster Twin
Spencer Ball
Foster Twin
// crew
Crew
Mark Rydell
Producer
Robert Mulligan
Director
Jenny Wingfield
Writer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Shari Rhodes
Executive Producer
Trudy Ship
Editor
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
William S. Gilmore
Executive Producer
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