The Moon Is Down

Nan
1h 30m
1943
6.7 /10 (12)

Overview

The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1943-03-14

Top Billed Cast

Cedric Hardwicke

Col. Lanser

Henry Travers

Mayor Orden

Lee J. Cobb

Dr. Albert Winter

Dorris Bowdon

Molly Morden

Margaret Wycherly

Mme. Sarah Orden

Peter van Eyck

Lt. Tonder

William Post Jr.

Alex Morden

Henry Rowland

Capt. Loft

E.J. Ballantine

George Corell

Richard Abbott

Villager (uncredited)

Louis V. Arco

Schumann (uncredited)

Georgia Backus

Villager (uncredited)

John Banner

Lt. Prackle (uncredited)

Trevor Bardette

Knute Pierson (Foreman) (uncredited)

Hank Bell

Villager (uncredited)

John Bleifer

Miner (uncredited)

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