The Moon Is Down
1943, English. Directed by Irving Pichel.
The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- Cedric HardwickeCol. Lanser
- Henry TraversMayor Orden
- Lee J. CobbDr. Albert Winter
- Dorris BowdonMolly Morden
- Margaret WycherlyMme. Sarah Orden
- Peter van EyckLt. Tonder
- William Post Jr.Alex Morden
- Henry RowlandCapt. Loft
- E.J. BallantineGeorge Corell
- Richard AbbottVillager (uncredited)
- Louis V. ArcoSchumann (uncredited)
- Georgia BackusVillager (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1943
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nunnally Johnson
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What The Moon Is Down is based on
The Moon Is Down is based on The Moon Is Down (1942) by John Steinbeck.
1942
The Moon Is Down
By John Steinbeck
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How long is The Moon Is Down?
The Moon Is Down runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Moon Is Down on?
The Moon Is Down isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 1943. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Moon Is Down?
If you liked The Moon Is Down, try 633 Squadron, Edge of Darkness, The Heroes of Telemark.
Who directed The Moon Is Down?
The Moon Is Down (1943) was directed by Irving Pichel and stars Cedric Hardwicke, Henry Travers, Lee J. Cobb.
What is The Moon Is Down based on?
The Moon Is Down is based on The Moon Is Down (1942) by John Steinbeck.