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Cast
William Holden
as Donald Gresham
David Niven
as David Slater
Maggie McNamara
as Patty O'Neill
Tom Tully
as Michael O'Neill
Dawn Addams
as Cynthia Slater
Fortunio Bonanova
as Television Performer
Gregory Ratoff
as Taxi Driver
Johannes Heesters
as Tourist (uncredited)
Hardy Krüger
as Tourist (uncredited)
Johanna Matz
as Tourist (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1953
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes52
DirectorOtto Preminger
WritersF. Hugh Herbert
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Moon Is Blue
About The Moon Is Blue
Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Both men determine to find a way around her objections.
Directed by Otto Preminger, The Moon Is Blue leans on a strong ensemble — William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1953.
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